Malcom vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Richard mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcom and Richard boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.