Malcolm vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Malcolm Rank #314

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Derek mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcolm and Derek boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.