Obed vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Obed Rank #1,942

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1942 for Obed.

Is Obed or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Obed and Malcom mean?

Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Obed and Malcom boy or girl names?

Obed is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.