Malcom vs Darryl

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 #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

English American African-American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Darryl Rank #1,803

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1803 for Darryl.

Is Malcom or Darryl more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Darryl at #1803 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Darryl mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Malcom and Darryl boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.