Kelly vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kelly

Boy #1,576 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright-headed warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English Australian

23 High Risk

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Kelly Rank #1,576

Malcom Rank #1,750

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Kelly or Malcom more popular?

Kelly is more popular, ranked #1576 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Kelly and Malcom mean?

Kelly means "bright-headed warrior" (Old Irish origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kelly and Malcom boy or girl names?

Kelly is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.