Malcolm vs Malakai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #233 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my messenger, my angel"

Origin: Hebrew

American New Zealand Polynesian Jewish

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Malcolm Rank #314

Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Malakai mean?

Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcolm and Malakai boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.