Andy vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malik

Boy #430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, master"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African Muslim African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#430
Total SSA Count
736
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Malik Rank #430

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #489 for Andy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

Malik ___

  • Malik Jamal
  • Malik Darius
  • Malik Isaiah
  • Malik Alexander
  • Malik Rasheed
  • Malik Omar

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Malik more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Malik mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Andy and Malik boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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