Malcom vs Ignatius

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 #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

Catholic English Spanish Polish

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Ignatius mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Malcom and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.