Malik vs Titus

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Titus

Boy #384 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"title of honor, great one"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#384
Total SSA Count
843
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ty, Tite

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Titus Rank #384

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 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

Titus ___

  • Titus Alexander
  • Titus James
  • Titus Aurelius
  • Titus Elias
  • Titus Cole
  • Titus William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Titus

Augustus Felix Atticus Cora Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Titus more popular?

Titus is more popular, ranked #384 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Titus mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Titus means "title of honor, great one" (Latin origin).

Are Malik and Titus boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Titus is primarily a boy name.

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