Malcom vs Skylar

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 #1,553 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"scholar"

Origin: Dutch

American Dutch English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Skylar Rank #1,553

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Skylar more popular?

Skylar is more popular, ranked #1553 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Skylar mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Skylar means "scholar" (Dutch origin).

Are Malcom and Skylar boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Skylar is primarily a boy name.