Malcolm vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Malcolm Rank #314

Dean Rank #142

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Dean more popular?

Dean is more popular, ranked #142 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Dean mean?

Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Malcolm and Dean boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.