Malcom vs Lydia

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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Girl #97 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beautiful one, noble"

Origin: Greek

English Greek German Scandinavian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Lydia Rank #97

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Lydia more popular?

Lydia is more popular, ranked #97 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Lydia mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lydia means "beautiful one, noble" (Greek origin).

Are Malcom and Lydia boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Lydia is primarily a girl name.