Ismail vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ismail

Boy #1,230 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear, heard by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Muslim Turkish African South Asian

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Ismail Rank #1,230

Malek Rank #1,428

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Ismail or Malek more popular?

Ismail is more popular, ranked #1230 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Ismail and Malek mean?

Ismail means "God will hear, heard by God" (Hebrew origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Ismail and Malek boy or girl names?

Ismail is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.