Asa vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Asa Rank #475

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Malcolm mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.