Malcom vs Kent

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 #1,636 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coastal land, border land"

Origin: Celtic

English American British

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Kent Rank #1,636

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Kent more popular?

Kent is more popular, ranked #1636 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Kent mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kent means "coastal land, border land" (Celtic origin).

Are Malcom and Kent boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Kent is primarily a boy name.