Payton vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Payton

Boy #1,515 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"warrior's estate"

Origin: Old English

American English Irish

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Payton Rank #1,515

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1515 for Payton.

Is Payton or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Payton at #1515 in the United States.

What do Payton and Malek mean?

Payton means "warrior's estate" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Payton and Malek boy or girl names?

Payton is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.