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Garrison vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Garrison Rank #1,799
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Garrison or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Garrison and Malcom mean?

Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Garrison and Malcom boy or girl names?

Garrison is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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