Darrius vs Maleek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrius

Boy #3,373 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"he who holds firm the good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

African-American American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,373
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darius

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Maleek

Boy #3,193 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"owner, possessor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic West African Islamic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,193
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrius Rank #3,373
Maleek Rank #3,193

Maleek is more popular, ranked #3193 vs #3373 for Darrius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrius ___

  • Darrius James
  • Darrius Andre
  • Darrius Lee
  • Darrius Michael
  • Darrius Allen
  • Darrius Jerome

Maleek ___

  • Maleek James
  • Maleek Anthony
  • Maleek Xavier
  • Maleek Isaiah
  • Maleek Damon
  • Maleek Omari

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrius

Marcus Dominic Lyric Zara Amara

If you choose Maleek

Zara Amara Khalil Aaliyah Tariq

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrius or Maleek more popular?

Maleek is more popular, ranked #3193 compared to Darrius at #3373 in the United States.

What do Darrius and Maleek mean?

Darrius means "he who holds firm the good" (Old Persian origin). Maleek means "owner, possessor" (Arabic origin).

Are Darrius and Maleek boy or girl names?

Darrius is primarily a boy name. Maleek is primarily a boy name.

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