Malek vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Lester Rank #1,578

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1578 for Lester.

Is Malek or Lester more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Lester at #1578 in the United States.

What do Malek and Lester mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Malek and Lester boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.