Malek vs Ansel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Boy #1,290 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection"

Origin: Germanic

German English American French

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Malek Rank #1,428

Ansel Rank #1,290

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Ansel more popular?

Ansel is more popular, ranked #1290 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Ansel mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Ansel means "divine protection" (Germanic origin).

Are Malek and Ansel boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Ansel is primarily a boy name.