Malcolm vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Malcolm Rank #314

King Rank #343

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #343 for King.

Is Malcolm or King more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and King mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and King boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.