Malcolm vs Jalen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #467 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer"

Origin: Greek via American English

African-American American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Jalen Rank #467

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #467 for Jalen.

Is Malcolm or Jalen more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Jalen at #467 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Jalen mean?

Jalen means "healer" (Greek via American English origin).

Are Malcolm and Jalen boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Jalen is primarily a boy name.