Malcom vs Kalvin

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 #1,785 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, little bald one"

Origin: Latin calvus via French Cauvin

English American Scottish

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Kalvin Rank #1,785

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1785 for Kalvin.

Is Malcom or Kalvin more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Kalvin at #1785 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Kalvin mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kalvin means "bald, little bald one" (Latin calvus via French Cauvin origin).

Are Malcom and Kalvin boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Kalvin is primarily a boy name.