Malcolm vs Ronin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Ronin Rank #494

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Malcolm or Ronin more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Ronin mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Malcolm and Ronin boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Ronin is primarily a boy name.