Malcolm vs Ayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #213 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American Irish English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Ayden Rank #213

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Ayden more popular?

Ayden is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Ayden mean?

Ayden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Malcolm and Ayden boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Ayden is primarily a boy name.