Malcolm vs Brayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

Irish American English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Brayden Rank #190

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Brayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Brayden mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin).

Are Malcolm and Brayden boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Brayden is primarily a boy name.