Malcolm vs Kevin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #196 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome at birth"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

English Irish American German French

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Malcolm Rank #314

Kevin Rank #196

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Kevin more popular?

Kevin is more popular, ranked #196 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Kevin mean?

Kevin means "handsome at birth" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcolm and Kevin boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Kevin is primarily a boy name.