Zander vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

English American Scandinavian

✓ All Clear

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

✓ All Clear

Zander Rank #379

Malik Rank #430

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 vs #430 for Malik.

Is Zander or Malik more popular?

Zander is more popular, ranked #379 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Zander and Malik mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Zander and Malik boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.