Malcom vs Roderick

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 #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Roderick Rank #1,904

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Malcom or Roderick more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Roderick mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Malcom and Roderick boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.