Malcolm vs Preston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #330 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"priest's town, priestly settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Preston Rank #330

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #330 for Preston.

Is Malcolm or Preston more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Preston at #330 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Preston mean?

Preston means "priest's town, priestly settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Preston boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Preston is primarily a boy name.