Malcolm vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Malcolm Rank #314

Damon Rank #456

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Malcolm or Damon more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Damon mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Damon boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.