Malcom vs Woods

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 #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Malcom Rank #1,750

Woods Rank #1,762

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Malcom or Woods more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Woods mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin).

Are Malcom and Woods boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Woods is primarily a boy name.