Malcolm vs Hayes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #160 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"hedge dweller, from the enclosure"

Origin: Old English

English Irish American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Hayes Rank #160

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Hayes more popular?

Hayes is more popular, ranked #160 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Hayes mean?

Hayes means "hedge dweller, from the enclosure" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Hayes boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Hayes is primarily a boy name.