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Alek vs Malick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alek

Boy #1,976 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of the people"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Russian Czech Slovak American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,976
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Malick

Boy #5,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic West African Senegalese French Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,343
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Alek Rank #1,976
Malick Rank #5,343

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 vs #5343 for Malick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alek or Malick more popular?

Alek is more popular, ranked #1976 compared to Malick at #5343 in the United States.

What do Alek and Malick mean?

Alek means "defender of the people" (Ancient Greek origin). Malick means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Alek and Malick boy or girl names?

Alek is primarily a boy name. Malick is primarily a boy name.

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