Emmet vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

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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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Emmet Rank #1,596

Malcom Rank #1,750

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Emmet or Malcom more popular?

Emmet is more popular, ranked #1596 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Malcom mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emmet and Malcom boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.