Malcom vs Leander

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 #1,751 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion man"

Origin: Greek

Greek English European

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Leander Rank #1,751

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1751 for Leander.

Is Malcom or Leander more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Leander at #1751 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Leander mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Leander means "lion man" (Greek origin).

Are Malcom and Leander boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Leander is primarily a boy name.