Malcom vs Brent

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 #1,658 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"high place, hill top"

Origin: Celtic

English American Canadian Australian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Brent Rank #1,658

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Brent more popular?

Brent is more popular, ranked #1658 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Brent mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Brent means "high place, hill top" (Celtic origin).

Are Malcom and Brent boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Brent is primarily a boy name.