James vs Malick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mal, Mick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Malick Rank #5,343

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #5343 for Malick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Malick ___

  • Malick Omar
  • Malick Suleiman
  • Malick Ibrahim
  • Malick Diallo
  • Malick Amadou
  • Malick Keita

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Malick

Omar Ibrahim Fatou Aminata Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Malick more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Malick at #5343 in the United States.

What do James and Malick mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are James and Malick boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Malick is primarily a boy name.

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