Malcom vs Excel

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 #38,796 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"excellence, superior quality"

Origin: Latin

African American Contemporary Filipino

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Excel Rank #38,796

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #38796 for Excel.

Is Malcom or Excel more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Excel at #38796 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Excel mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Excel means "excellence, superior quality" (Latin origin).

Are Malcom and Excel boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Excel is primarily a boy name.