Rhys vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rhys

Boy #354 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"enthusiasm, passion"

Origin: Old Welsh

Welsh British Australian

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Rhys Rank #354

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #354 for Rhys.

Is Rhys or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Rhys at #354 in the United States.

What do Rhys and Malcolm mean?

Rhys means "enthusiasm, passion" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Rhys and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Rhys is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.