Malcolm vs Rory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Rory Rank #226

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Rory more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Rory mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcolm and Rory boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Rory is primarily a boy name.