Josh vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Josh

Boy #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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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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Josh Rank #1,742

Malcom Rank #1,750

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Josh or Malcom more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Josh and Malcom mean?

Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Josh and Malcom boy or girl names?

Josh is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.