Malcom vs Bakari

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 #1,887 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"noble promise"

Origin: Swahili

Swahili East African African-American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Bakari Rank #1,887

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1887 for Bakari.

Is Malcom or Bakari more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Bakari at #1887 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Bakari mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Bakari means "noble promise" (Swahili origin).

Are Malcom and Bakari boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Bakari is primarily a boy name.