Nate vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nate

Boy #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Nate Rank #1,571

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1571 for Nate.

Is Nate or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Nate at #1571 in the United States.

What do Nate and Malek mean?

Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Nate and Malek boy or girl names?

Nate is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.