Malcom vs Fredrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Fredrick more popular?

Fredrick is more popular, ranked #1656 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Malcom and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.