Malcom vs Marlo

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 #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Marlo Rank #1,696

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Marlo more popular?

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Marlo mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Marlo boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.