Malik vs Travis

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

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Popularity Comparison

Malik Rank #430
Travis Rank #362

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Travis more popular?

Travis is more popular, ranked #362 compared to Malik at #430 in the United States.

What do Malik and Travis mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Malik and Travis boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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