Malcolm vs Romeo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Boy #283 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pilgrim to Rome; from Rome"

Origin: Italian/Latin

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Malcolm Rank #314

Romeo Rank #283

Romeo is more popular, ranked #283 vs #314 for Malcolm.

Is Malcolm or Romeo more popular?

Romeo is more popular, ranked #283 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Romeo mean?

Romeo means "pilgrim to Rome; from Rome" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Malcolm and Romeo boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Romeo is primarily a boy name.