Malek vs Payton

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 #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Malek Rank #1,428

Payton Rank #1,515

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Malek or Payton more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Malek and Payton mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin).

Are Malek and Payton boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Payton is primarily a boy name.