Harold vs Malek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harold

Boy #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#991
Total SSA Count
227
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Harry, Hal

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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
Nicknames
Mal

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Harold Rank #991
Malek Rank #1,428

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 vs #1428 for Malek.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Harold ___

  • Harold James
  • Harold Edward
  • Harold Thomas
  • Harold Francis
  • Harold David
  • Harold William

Malek ___

  • Malek Omar
  • Malek Hassan
  • Malek Tariq
  • Malek James
  • Malek Amin
  • Malek Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Harold

Dorothy Mildred Walter Bernard Margaret

If you choose Malek

Layla Amira Jalen Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harold or Malek more popular?

Harold is more popular, ranked #991 compared to Malek at #1428 in the United States.

What do Harold and Malek mean?

Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin). Malek means "king, sovereign" (Arabic origin).

Are Harold and Malek boy or girl names?

Harold is primarily a boy name. Malek is primarily a boy name.

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