Malcom vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,750
Total SSA Count: 94
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malcom Rank #1,750

Edson Rank #1,835

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Edson more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Edson mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Malcom and Edson boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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