Dan vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Malcom mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Dan and Malcom boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.