Malcom vs Linden

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 #1,551 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"linden tree, lime tree"

Origin: Old English

English German American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Linden Rank #1,551

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Linden more popular?

Linden is more popular, ranked #1551 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Linden mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Linden means "linden tree, lime tree" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Linden boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Linden is primarily a boy name.