Malik vs Troy

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
Troy Rank #531

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 vs #531 for Troy.

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

Troy ___

  • Troy Allen
  • Troy James
  • Troy Michael
  • Troy Lee
  • Troy Wayne
  • Troy Anthony

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malik

Zayd Omar Aaliyah Amara Imani

If you choose Troy

Ryan Blake Paige Cody Brianna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malik or Troy more popular?

Malik is more popular, ranked #430 compared to Troy at #531 in the United States.

What do Malik and Troy mean?

Malik means "king, master" (Arabic origin). Troy means "from the city of Troy" (Greek origin).

Are Malik and Troy boy or girl names?

Malik is primarily a boy name. Troy is primarily a boy name.

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