Malik vs Roy

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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Roy

Boy #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#542
Total SSA Count
552
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Roy Rank #542

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #542 for Roy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malik ___

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

Roy ___

  • Roy Alan
  • Roy Lee
  • Roy James
  • Roy Thomas
  • Roy Edward
  • Roy David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Roy

Ray Dale Joyce Gene Shirley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Roy more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Malik and Roy mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malik and Roy boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.

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