Malek vs Benaiah

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 #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Christian American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Benaiah Rank #1,286

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Benaiah more popular?

Benaiah is more popular, ranked #1286 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Benaiah mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malek and Benaiah boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Benaiah is primarily a boy name.