Malcom vs Guy

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 #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Guy Rank #1,562

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Guy more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Guy mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcom and Guy boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Guy is primarily a boy name.