Malek vs Ulysses

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 #1,291 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"difficult journey"

Origin: Greek

Latin Greek American Italian

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Malek Rank #1,428

Ulysses Rank #1,291

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or Ulysses more popular?

Ulysses is more popular, ranked #1291 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and Ulysses mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). Ulysses means "difficult journey" (Greek origin).

Are Malek and Ulysses boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. Ulysses is primarily a boy name.