Malcolm vs Callan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Callan Rank #242

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Callan more popular?

Callan is more popular, ranked #242 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Callan mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcolm and Callan boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Callan is primarily a boy name.