Malik vs Steven

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

Malik Rank #430
Steven Rank #269

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 vs #430 for Malik.

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

Steven ___

  • Steven James
  • Steven Michael
  • Steven Allen
  • Steven Paul
  • Steven Ray
  • Steven Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Steven

Kevin Brian Michelle Karen Jennifer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Steven more popular?

Steven is more popular, ranked #269 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Steven mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Steven means "crown, wreath" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Steven boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Steven is primarily a boy name.

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