Malcom vs Obed

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 #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Spanish

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Obed Rank #1,942

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Malcom or Obed more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Obed mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Malcom and Obed boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.