Malcom vs Cai

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 #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Cai Rank #1,906

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Malcom or Cai more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Cai mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Malcom and Cai boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.