Malek vs Kenny

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 #1,355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"born of fire (head of fire)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Kenny Rank #1,355

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Kenny more popular?

Kenny is more popular, ranked #1355 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Kenny mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Kenny means "born of fire (head of fire)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malek and Kenny boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Kenny is primarily a boy name.