Malcom vs Craig

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 #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Craig Rank #1,840

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1840 for Craig.

Is Malcom or Craig more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Craig at #1840 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Craig mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Malcom and Craig boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.