Malcom vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Ransom mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Malcom and Ransom boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.