Malcolm vs Dawson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Dawson mean?

Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Malcolm and Dawson boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.