Malcolm vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

French English American Catholic

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Malcolm Rank #314

Damien Rank #345

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #345 for Damien.

Is Malcolm or Damien more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Damien at #345 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Damien mean?

Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Damien boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.