Malek vs Lamar

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 #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

African American French American Southern US

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Malek Rank #1,428

Lamar Rank #1,517

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1517 for Lamar.

Is Malek or Lamar more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Lamar at #1517 in the United States.

What do Malek and Lamar mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Malek and Lamar boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.