Malcolm vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Riley mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Malcolm and Riley boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.