Malcom vs Sylvan

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 #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

English French Roman

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Sylvan Rank #1,905

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Malcom or Sylvan more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Sylvan mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin).

Are Malcom and Sylvan boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Sylvan is primarily a boy name.