Malik vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Theodore mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Theodore boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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