Malek vs Darien

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 #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Malek Rank #1,428

Darien Rank #1,254

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Darien more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Darien mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Malek and Darien boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.