Malcom vs Shaun

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 #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Shaun Rank #1,568

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Shaun more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Shaun mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Malcom and Shaun boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Shaun is primarily a boy name.