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Bryan vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #306
Total SSA Count: 1,105
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Nicholas Julius Clark Lewis

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Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #314
Total SSA Count: 1,088
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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✓ All Clear

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Tripp Bodie Dawson Abraham

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Popularity Comparison

Bryan Rank #306

Malcolm Rank #314

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryan or Malcolm more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

Are Bryan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Bryan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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