Malcolm vs Avery

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Avery Rank #259

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Avery mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin).

Are Malcolm and Avery boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a boy name.