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Lucky vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucky

Boy #1,864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, blessed"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lucky Rank #1,864
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1864 for Lucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucky or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Lucky at #1864 in the United States.

What do Lucky and Malcom mean?

Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" (English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lucky and Malcom boy or girl names?

Lucky is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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