Malcolm vs Alexis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender, protector"

Origin: Greek

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Malcolm Rank #314

Alexis Rank #485

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #485 for Alexis.

Is Malcolm or Alexis more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Alexis at #485 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Alexis mean?

Alexis means "defender, protector" (Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Alexis boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Alexis is primarily a boy name.