Malek vs Raheem

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 #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Malek Rank #1,428

Raheem Rank #1,383

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Raheem more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Raheem mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin).

Are Malek and Raheem boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Raheem is primarily a boy name.