Malek vs Ishmael

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 #1,498 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will hear"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Arabic Christian Islamic Jewish

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Malek Rank #1,428

Ishmael Rank #1,498

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1498 for Ishmael.

Is Malek or Ishmael more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Ishmael at #1498 in the United States.

What do Malek and Ishmael mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Ishmael means "God will hear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malek and Ishmael boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Ishmael is primarily a boy name.