Malcolm vs Rylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Rylan Rank #372

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Malcolm or Rylan more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Rylan mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Rylan boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Rylan is primarily a boy name.