Malcolm vs Banks

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Banks Rank #367

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #367 for Banks.

Is Malcolm or Banks more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Banks mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Banks boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Banks is primarily a boy name.