Derick vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derick

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

✓ All Clear

Derick Rank #1,436

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Derick or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Derick and Malek mean?

Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Derick and Malek boy or girl names?

Derick is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.