Malcom vs Clifton

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 #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Clifton Rank #1,756

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Malcom or Clifton more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Clifton mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Clifton boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.