Mecca vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mecca

Boy #1,822 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sanctuary, holy place"

Origin: Arabic/Ancient Semitic

Islamic Arabic African-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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Mecca Rank #1,822

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1822 for Mecca.

Is Mecca or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Mecca at #1822 in the United States.

What do Mecca and Malcom mean?

Mecca means "sanctuary, holy place" (Arabic/Ancient Semitic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Mecca and Malcom boy or girl names?

Mecca is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.