Malcom vs Kain

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 #1,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"spear"

Origin: Hebrew

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Kain Rank #1,583

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Kain more popular?

Kain is more popular, ranked #1583 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Kain mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kain means "spear" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Kain boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Kain is primarily a boy name.