Malcom vs Harper

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 #1,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"harp player, one who plays the harp"

Origin: Old English hearpere

English American Australian Scottish

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Harper Rank #1,789

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1789 for Harper.

Is Malcom or Harper more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Harper at #1789 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Harper mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Harper means "harp player, one who plays the harp" (Old English hearpere origin).

Are Malcom and Harper boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Harper is primarily a boy name.