Malcom vs Nate

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 #1,571 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew

English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Nate Rank #1,571

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Nate more popular?

Nate is more popular, ranked #1571 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Nate mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Nate means "God has given" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Nate boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Nate is primarily a boy name.