Rush vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rush

Boy #1,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rush plant (marsh grass)"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Rush Rank #1,496

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1496 for Rush.

Is Rush or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Rush at #1496 in the United States.

What do Rush and Malek mean?

Rush means "rush plant (marsh grass)" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Rush and Malek boy or girl names?

Rush is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.