Darrell vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrell

Boy #1,470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

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Darrell Rank #1,470

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1470 for Darrell.

Is Darrell or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Darrell at #1470 in the United States.

What do Darrell and Malek mean?

Darrell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy, France)" (Norman French origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Darrell and Malek boy or girl names?

Darrell is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.