Leander vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leander

Boy #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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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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Leander Rank #1,751

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Leander or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Leander and Malcom mean?

Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Leander and Malcom boy or girl names?

Leander is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.