West vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

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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West Rank #1,339

Malek Rank #1,428

West is more popular, ranked #1339 vs #1428 for Malek.

Is West or Malek more popular?

West is more popular, ranked #1339 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do West and Malek mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are West and Malek boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.