Fredrick vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fredrick

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Malcom Rank #1,750

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Fredrick or Malcom more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Fredrick and Malcom mean?

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

Are Fredrick and Malcom boy or girl names?

Fredrick is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.