Malcolm vs Finnegan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #493 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the fair one"

Origin: Irish

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Malcolm Rank #314

Finnegan Rank #493

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #493 for Finnegan.

Is Malcolm or Finnegan more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Finnegan at #493 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Finnegan mean?

Finnegan means "son of the fair one" (Irish origin).

Are Malcolm and Finnegan boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Finnegan is primarily a boy name.