Malek vs Markus

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 #1,231 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warlike, martial"

Origin: Latin

German Scandinavian European American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Markus Rank #1,231

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Markus more popular?

Markus is more popular, ranked #1231 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Markus mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Markus means "warlike, martial" (Latin origin).

Are Malek and Markus boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Markus is primarily a boy name.