Malcom vs Ciaran

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 #1,779 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Scottish British

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Ciaran Rank #1,779

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1779 for Ciaran.

Is Malcom or Ciaran more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Ciaran at #1779 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Ciaran mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ciaran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcom and Ciaran boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Ciaran is primarily a boy name.