Malcolm vs Sean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Malcolm Rank #314

Sean Rank #437

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Malcolm or Sean more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Sean mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Malcolm and Sean boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.