Raheem vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raheem

Boy #1,383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"merciful, compassionate"

Origin: Arabic r-h-m root

Arabic Muslim African American South Asian

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Raheem Rank #1,383

Malek Rank #1,428

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Raheem or Malek more popular?

Raheem is more popular, ranked #1383 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Raheem and Malek mean?

Raheem means "merciful, compassionate" (Arabic r-h-m root origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Raheem and Malek boy or girl names?

Raheem is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.