Malcom vs Artist

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,859 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who creates art"

Origin: Latin via English

American English

12 High Risk

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Artist Rank #1,859

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1859 for Artist.

Is Malcom or Artist more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Artist at #1859 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Artist mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Artist means "one who creates art" (Latin via English origin).

Are Malcom and Artist boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Artist is primarily a boy name.