Tariq vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tariq

Boy #1,405 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, night visitor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Pakistani Somali African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,405
Total SSA Count
133
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

45 High Risk

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Malek

Boy #1,428 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"king, sovereign"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic American North African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,428
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tariq Rank #1,405
Malek Rank #1,428

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 vs #1428 for Malek.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tariq or Malek more popular?

Tariq is more popular, ranked #1405 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Tariq and Malek mean?

Tariq means "morning star, night visitor" (Arabic origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Tariq and Malek boy or girl names?

Tariq is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.

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