Malcom vs Cadence

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 #1,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rhythm, beat, flow"

Origin: Latin via French

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Cadence Rank #1,801

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1801 for Cadence.

Is Malcom or Cadence more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Cadence at #1801 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Cadence mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cadence means "rhythm, beat, flow" (Latin via French origin).

Are Malcom and Cadence boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Cadence is primarily a boy name.