Malcom vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Dan Rank #1,931

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Malcom or Dan more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Dan mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Dan boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.