Brantley vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brantley

Boy #481 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brandon's woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Brantley Rank #481

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #481 for Brantley.

Is Brantley or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Brantley at #481 in the United States.

What do Brantley and Malcolm mean?

Brantley means "Brandon's woodland clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Brantley and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Brantley is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.