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Malcom vs Monty

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Monty

Boy #1,821 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pointed mountain, hill"

Origin: Old French/Gaulish

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,821
Total SSA Count
89
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Malcom Rank #1,750
Monty Rank #1,821

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1821 for Monty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Monty more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Monty at #1821 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Monty mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Monty means "pointed mountain, hill" (Old French/Gaulish origin).

Are Malcom and Monty boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Monty is primarily a boy name.

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