Malcom vs Fred

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 #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English German American Scandinavian French

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Fred Rank #1,686

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Fred more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Fred mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Malcom and Fred boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.