Lake vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

American English

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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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Lake Rank #1,633

Malcom Rank #1,750

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Lake or Malcom more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Lake and Malcom mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lake and Malcom boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.