Marlin vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Malcom mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlin and Malcom boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.