Adolf vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adolf

Boy #26,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble wolf"

Origin: Old Germanic adal + wulf

German Scandinavian Dutch

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Adolf Rank #26,599

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #26599 for Adolf.

Is Adolf or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Adolf at #26599 in the United States.

What do Adolf and Malcom mean?

Adolf means "noble wolf" (Old Germanic adal + wulf origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Adolf and Malcom boy or girl names?

Adolf is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.