Malcolm vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Malcolm Rank #314

Sullivan Rank #340

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Malcolm or Sullivan more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Sullivan mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcolm and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.