Malcom vs Marlin

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 #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Marlin Rank #1,945

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Malcom or Marlin more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Marlin mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcom and Marlin boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.