Malek vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malek Rank #1,428

West Rank #1,339

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Malek or West more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Malek and West mean?

Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Malek and West boy or girl names?

Malek is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.