Malcolm vs Jake

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Malcolm Rank #314

Jake Rank #423

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Malcolm or Jake more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Jake mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcolm and Jake boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Jake is primarily a boy name.