Malcom vs Lyon

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 #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

French English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Lyon Rank #1,890

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1890 for Lyon.

Is Malcom or Lyon more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Lyon at #1890 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Lyon mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Malcom and Lyon boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.