Malcom vs Channing

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 #1,705 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young wolf"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Channing Rank #1,705

Channing is more popular, ranked #1705 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Channing more popular?

Channing is more popular, ranked #1705 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Channing mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Channing means "young wolf" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcom and Channing boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Channing is primarily a boy name.