Maleko

♂ Boy

Pronounced mah-LEH-koh /mɑˈlɛ.ko/Medium

Meaning: A Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars (the god of war)'Low

In 30 seconds: Warlike; of Mars: Maleko is the Hawaiian Mark. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-LEH-koh').

Origin LowHawaiian, Latin

MeaningA Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars (the god of war)'

U.S. rank (2025)#10307 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 97

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

Maleko is a Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars (the god of war)'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-LEH-koh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian families. Rare, of-Mars at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Mark/Marcus comes from the Latin, 'warlike; of Mars' — Maleko is the Hawaiian form, lyrical and classic (said 'mah-LEH-koh').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Maleko — Hawaiian form of Mark

MarkMarkoMarcus

Mal

Mark— the source name

Marko— a kin form

Keanu— a fellow Hawaiian boys' name

Kai— a companion Hawaiian boys' name

What does the name Maleko mean?

Maleko is a Hawaiian form of Mark/Marcus — Latin 'warlike; of Mars'.

How do you pronounce Maleko?

It's said mah-LEH-koh /mɑˈlɛ.ko/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Maleko a boy or girl name?

Maleko is a boy's name.

How popular is Maleko?

Maleko is a very rare name in the U.S.