Malcom vs Antony

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,750
Total SSA Count: 94
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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Antony

Boy #1,780 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"priceless one, beyond praise"

Origin: Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin)

Cultural Roots

English Italian Roman Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,780
Total SSA Count: 92
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Malcom Rank #1,750

Antony Rank #1,780

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1780 for Antony.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Antony more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Antony at #1780 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Antony mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Antony means "priceless one, beyond praise" (Latin Antonius (Etruscan origin) origin).

Are Malcom and Antony boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Antony is primarily a boy name.

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