Malcom vs Shay

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 #1,707 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"admirable, hawk-like"

Origin: Irish

Irish English Hebrew American

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Shay Rank #1,707

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Shay more popular?

Shay is more popular, ranked #1707 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Shay mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Shay means "admirable, hawk-like" (Irish origin).

Are Malcom and Shay boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Shay is primarily a boy name.