Malcom vs Jacobi

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 #1,827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

African-American American Christian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Jacobi Rank #1,827

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1827 for Jacobi.

Is Malcom or Jacobi more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Jacobi at #1827 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Jacobi mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jacobi means "held by the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Jacobi boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Jacobi is primarily a boy name.