Reese vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Reese Rank #621

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Malcolm mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin).

Are Reese and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.