Malcolm vs Blake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Blake mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Malcolm and Blake boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.