Malcom vs Percival

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 #1,765 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pierce the valley"

Origin: Old French

English French Medieval European

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Percival Rank #1,765

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1765 for Percival.

Is Malcom or Percival more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Percival mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Malcom and Percival boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.