Malkom vs Rifton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rifton

Boy #25,107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Settlement near a rift or cleft in the land; from Old English rif (a tear or cut) and tun (settlement)"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,107
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rif, Riff

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Popularity Comparison

Malkom Rank #25,025
Rifton Rank #25,107

Malkom is more popular, ranked #25025 vs #25107 for Rifton.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

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Rifton ___

  • Rifton James
  • Rifton Cole
  • Rifton Lee
  • Rifton Grant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malkom or Rifton more popular?

Malkom is more popular, ranked #25025 compared to Rifton at #25107 in the United States.

What do Malkom and Rifton mean?

Rifton means "Settlement near a rift or cleft in the land; from Old English rif (a tear or cut) and tun (settlement)" (Old English origin).

Are Malkom and Rifton boy or girl names?

Malkom is primarily a boy name. Rifton is primarily a boy name.

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