Malcolm vs Barrett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

English American Germanic

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Malcolm Rank #314

Barrett Rank #186

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Barrett more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Barrett mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcolm and Barrett boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Barrett is primarily a boy name.