Malcolm vs Briggs

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #327 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the bridges"

Origin: Old English / Old Norse

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Briggs Rank #327

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #327 for Briggs.

Is Malcolm or Briggs more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Briggs at #327 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Briggs mean?

Briggs means "from the bridges" (Old English / Old Norse origin).

Are Malcolm and Briggs boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Briggs is primarily a boy name.