Malek vs Kolby

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 #1,272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark settlement, coal town"

Origin: Old Norse

American Scandinavian English

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Malek Rank #1,428

Kolby Rank #1,272

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Kolby more popular?

Kolby is more popular, ranked #1272 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Kolby mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Kolby means "dark settlement, coal town" (Old Norse origin).

Are Malek and Kolby boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Kolby is primarily a boy name.