Smith vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Smith

Boy #1,580 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"metalworker, blacksmith"

Origin: Old English

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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Smith Rank #1,580

Malek Rank #1,428

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 vs #1580 for Smith.

Is Smith or Malek more popular?

Malek is more popular, ranked #1428 compared to Smith at #1580 in the United States.

What do Smith and Malek mean?

Smith means "metalworker, blacksmith" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Smith and Malek boy or girl names?

Smith is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.