Malcolm vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Edwin Rank #383

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Malcolm or Edwin more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Edwin mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Edwin boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.