Orion vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Orion Rank #326

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #326 for Orion.

Is Orion or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Orion at #326 in the United States.

What do Orion and Malcolm mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Orion and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.