Rory vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rory

Boy #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red king, famous ruler"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Rory Rank #226

Malcolm Rank #314

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Rory or Malcolm more popular?

Rory is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Rory and Malcolm mean?

Rory means "red king, famous ruler" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rory and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Rory is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.