Malcom vs Garrison

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 #1,799 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Garret, son of the spear bearer"

Origin: Germanic/English

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Garrison Rank #1,799

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1799 for Garrison.

Is Malcom or Garrison more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Garrison at #1799 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Garrison mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Garrison means "son of Garret, son of the spear bearer" (Germanic/English origin).

Are Malcom and Garrison boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Garrison is primarily a boy name.