Malcolm vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

English American Greek

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Malcolm Rank #314

Orion Rank #326

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Malcolm or Orion more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Orion mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Orion boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.