Malcom vs Josh

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 #1,742 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Josh Rank #1,742

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Josh more popular?

Josh is more popular, ranked #1742 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Josh mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Josh means "God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Josh boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Josh is primarily a boy name.