Malcom vs Townes

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 #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Townes Rank #1,554

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Malcom or Townes more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Townes mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Townes boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Townes is primarily a boy name.