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Malcolm vs Bryan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #314
Total SSA Count: 1,088
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Sutton Adonis Eric Brody

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Bryan

Boy #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #306
Total SSA Count: 1,105
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malcolm Rank #314

Bryan Rank #306

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcolm or Bryan more popular?

Bryan is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

Are Malcolm and Bryan boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Bryan is primarily a boy name.

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