Brent vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brent

Boy #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

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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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Brent Rank #1,658

Malcom Rank #1,750

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Brent or Malcom more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Brent and Malcom mean?

Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Brent and Malcom boy or girl names?

Brent is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.