Malek vs Derick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

English German American Dutch

8 High Risk

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Malek Rank #1,428

Derick Rank #1,436

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1436 for Derick.

Is Malek or Derick more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Derick at #1436 in the United States.

What do Malek and Derick mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Derick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Malek and Derick boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Derick is primarily a boy name.