Malcom vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Malcolm mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Malcom and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.