Sultan vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sultan

Boy #1,298 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler, authority, power"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Turkish Muslim African

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Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic American North African

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Sultan Rank #1,298

Malek Rank #1,428

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is Sultan or Malek more popular?

Sultan is more popular, ranked #1298 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Sultan and Malek mean?

Sultan means "ruler, authority, power" (Arabic origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Sultan and Malek boy or girl names?

Sultan is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.