Rylan vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rylan

Boy #372 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"land where rye grows"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Rylan Rank #372

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #372 for Rylan.

Is Rylan or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Rylan at #372 in the United States.

What do Rylan and Malcolm mean?

Rylan means "land where rye grows" (Old English origin).

Are Rylan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Rylan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.