Emile vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

French Belgian Swiss English

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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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Emile Rank #1,920

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Malcom mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emile and Malcom boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.