Malick vs Yannick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Yannick

Boy #5,450 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Breton

Cultural Roots

French Breton Belgian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,450
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yann, Nico

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Malick Rank #5,343
Yannick Rank #5,450

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 vs #5450 for Yannick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malick ___

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

Yannick ___

  • Yannick Pierre
  • Yannick Louis
  • Yannick Antoine
  • Yannick Marc
  • Yannick Henri
  • Yannick Julian

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malick

Omar Ibrahim Fatou Aminata Yusuf

If you choose Yannick

Tristan Gwenaelle Gaël Nolwenn Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malick or Yannick more popular?

Malick is more popular, ranked #5343 compared to Yannick at #5450 in the United States.

What do Malick and Yannick mean?

Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Yannick means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Breton origin).

Are Malick and Yannick boy or girl names?

Malick is primarily a boy name. Yannick is primarily a boy name.

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