Fred vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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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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Fred Rank #1,686

Malcom Rank #1,750

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Fred or Malcom more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Fred and Malcom mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Fred and Malcom boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.