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Jaden vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaden

Boy #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"thankful, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew (Jadon)

Cultural Roots

American English-speaking

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
827
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jaden Rank #395
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #395 for Jaden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jaden or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Jaden at #395 in the United States.

What do Jaden and Malcolm mean?

Jaden means "thankful, God has heard" (Hebrew (Jadon) origin).

Are Jaden and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Jaden is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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