Malcolm vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Ellis mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Malcolm and Ellis boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.