Malcolm vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish French American English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Killian Rank #370

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Malcolm or Killian more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Killian mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcolm and Killian boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.