Malek vs Sultan

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 #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

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Malek Rank #1,428

Sultan Rank #1,298

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Sultan more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Sultan mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin).

Are Malek and Sultan boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Sultan is primarily a boy name.