Malcom vs Niall

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 #1,586 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"champion"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish Scottish English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Niall mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Malcom and Niall boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.