Charley vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

English American French Australian

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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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Charley Rank #1,838

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1838 for Charley.

Is Charley or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Malcom mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Charley and Malcom boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.