Malcom vs Lester

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 #1,578 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Roman fort on the River Leir"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Lester Rank #1,578

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Lester more popular?

Lester is more popular, ranked #1578 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Lester mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lester means "Roman fort on the River Leir" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Lester boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Lester is primarily a boy name.