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Craig vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Craig Rank #1,840
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1840 for Craig.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Craig or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Craig and Malcom mean?

Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Craig and Malcom boy or girl names?

Craig is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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