Boston vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boston Rank #628

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Malcolm mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin).

Are Boston and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.