Jacobi vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacobi

Boy #1,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American American Christian

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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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Jacobi Rank #1,827

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1827 for Jacobi.

Is Jacobi or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Jacobi at #1827 in the United States.

What do Jacobi and Malcom mean?

Jacobi means "held by the heel" (Hebrew origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jacobi and Malcom boy or girl names?

Jacobi is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.