Ciaran vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ciaran

Boy #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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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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Ciaran Rank #1,779

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Ciaran or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Ciaran and Malcom mean?

Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Ciaran and Malcom boy or girl names?

Ciaran is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.