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Jules vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Jules Rank #1,841
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jules or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Jules and Malcom mean?

Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Jules and Malcom boy or girl names?

Jules is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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