Malcolm vs Wells

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Wells Rank #377

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Malcolm or Wells more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Wells mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Malcolm and Wells boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.