Alan vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Alan Rank #167

Malcolm Rank #314

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Alan or Malcolm more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Alan and Malcolm mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Alan and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.