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Malcom vs Jules

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Jules

Boy #1,841 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)"

Origin: Greek (ioulos)

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,841
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malcom Rank #1,750
Jules Rank #1,841

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1841 for Jules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Jules more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Jules at #1841 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Jules mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Jules means "youthful, downy-bearded (first beard)" (Greek (ioulos) origin).

Are Malcom and Jules boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Jules is primarily a boy name.

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