Malcolm vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Forrest Rank #408

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Malcolm or Forrest more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Forrest mean?

Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Malcolm and Forrest boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.