Shaun vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish 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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1568 for Shaun.

Is Shaun or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Shaun at #1568 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Malek mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Shaun and Malek boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.