Malcom vs Clarence

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 #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Clarence Rank #1,563

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Clarence more popular?

Clarence is more popular, ranked #1563 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Clarence mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Malcom and Clarence boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.