Malek vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Malek Rank #1,428

Shaun Rank #1,568

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Malek or Shaun more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Malek and Shaun mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Malek and Shaun boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.