Killian vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Killian Rank #370

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Malcolm mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Killian and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.