Malcolm vs Sylas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #488 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, wood-dweller"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Sylas Rank #488

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #488 for Sylas.

Is Malcolm or Sylas more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Sylas at #488 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Sylas mean?

Sylas means "of the forest, wood-dweller" (Latin origin).

Are Malcolm and Sylas boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Sylas is primarily a boy name.