Malcolm vs Emmett

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Malcolm Rank #314

Emmett Rank #119

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Emmett more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Emmett mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Emmett boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Emmett is primarily a boy name.