Malcolm vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Malcolm Rank #314

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Griffin mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Malcolm and Griffin boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.