Chad vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chad

Boy #1,812 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"warrior, battle"

Origin: Old English/Brythonic

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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Chad Rank #1,812

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1812 for Chad.

Is Chad or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Chad at #1812 in the United States.

What do Chad and Malcom mean?

Chad means "warrior, battle" (Old English/Brythonic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Chad and Malcom boy or girl names?

Chad is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.