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Malcom vs Lucky

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Lucky

Boy #1,864 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, blessed"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
86
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Malcom Rank #1,750
Lucky Rank #1,864

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1864 for Lucky.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Lucky more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Lucky at #1864 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Lucky mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lucky means "fortunate, blessed" (English origin).

Are Malcom and Lucky boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Lucky is primarily a boy name.

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