Malek vs Obadiah

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 #1,416 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"servant of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Jewish Christian Puritan American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Obadiah Rank #1,416

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Obadiah more popular?

Obadiah is more popular, ranked #1416 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Obadiah mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Obadiah means "servant of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malek and Obadiah boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Obadiah is primarily a boy name.