Raymond vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Raymond Rank #380

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Malcolm mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Raymond and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.