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Malek vs Nikko

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Nikko

Boy #1,289 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Japanese American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,289
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malek Rank #1,428
Nikko Rank #1,289

Nikko is more popular, ranked #1289 vs #1428 for Malek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malek or Nikko more popular?

Nikko is more popular, ranked #1289 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Nikko mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Nikko means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Malek and Nikko boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Nikko is primarily a boy name.

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