Lael vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lael

Boy #1,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Jewish Christian American Israeli

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Lael Rank #1,468

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1468 for Lael.

Is Lael or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Lael at #1468 in the United States.

What do Lael and Malek mean?

Lael means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Lael and Malek boy or girl names?

Lael is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.