Malek vs Gilbert

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 #1,397 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright pledge, noble hostage"

Origin: Old German (Gisilbert)

English French American Irish

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Malek Rank #1,428

Gilbert Rank #1,397

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Gilbert more popular?

Gilbert is more popular, ranked #1397 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Gilbert mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Gilbert means "bright pledge, noble hostage" (Old German (Gisilbert) origin).

Are Malek and Gilbert boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Gilbert is primarily a boy name.