Alton vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alton

Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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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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Alton Rank #1,572

Malcom Rank #1,750

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Alton or Malcom more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Alton and Malcom mean?

Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Alton and Malcom boy or girl names?

Alton is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.