Malcolm vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Malcolm Rank #314

Gideon Rank #332

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Malcolm or Gideon more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Gideon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcolm and Gideon boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.