Ronin vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ronin

Boy #494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"masterless samurai"

Origin: Japanese

Japanese American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Ronin Rank #494

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #494 for Ronin.

Is Ronin or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Ronin at #494 in the United States.

What do Ronin and Malcolm mean?

Ronin means "masterless samurai" (Japanese origin).

Are Ronin and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Ronin is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.