Tarek vs Malique

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tarek

Boy #4,151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Muslim North African Middle Eastern

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Boy #4,320 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"owner, master, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

Muslim African American Malay West African

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Tarek Rank #4,151

Malique Rank #4,320

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 vs #4320 for Malique.

Is Tarek or Malique more popular?

Tarek is more popular, ranked #4151 compared to Malique at #4320 in the United States.

What do Tarek and Malique mean?

Tarek means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Malique means "owner, master, possessor" (Arabic origin).

Are Tarek and Malique boy or girl names?

Tarek is primarily a boy name. Malique is primarily a boy name.