Malcom vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Gideon mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Gideon boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.