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Calloway vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Calloway Rank #1,851
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1851 for Calloway.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calloway or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Calloway at #1851 in the United States.

What do Calloway and Malcom mean?

Calloway means "pebbly place, bald clearing" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Calloway and Malcom boy or girl names?

Calloway is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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