Malcom vs Alton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Boy #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Alton Rank #1,572

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Alton more popular?

Alton is more popular, ranked #1572 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Alton mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Alton boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.