Malcolm vs Stephen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Malcolm Rank #314

Stephen Rank #378

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Malcolm or Stephen more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Stephen mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Malcolm and Stephen boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Stephen is primarily a boy name.