Cody vs Malik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cody

Boy #289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#289
Total SSA Count
1,161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Codes

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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

Cody Rank #289
Malik Rank #430

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 vs #430 for Malik.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cody ___

  • Cody James
  • Cody Lee
  • Cody Ray
  • Cody Allen
  • Cody Wayne
  • Cody Scott

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 Cody

Brady Logan Trevor Casey Kylie

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cody or Malik more popular?

Cody is more popular, ranked #289 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Cody and Malik mean?

Cody means "helpful; assistant; descendant of the helpful one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin).

Are Cody and Malik boy or girl names?

Cody is primarily a boy name. Malik is primarily a boy name.

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