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Odin vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odin

Boy #480 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine inspiration, fury, frenzy"

Origin: Proto-Germanic

Cultural Roots

Norse Scandinavian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#480
Total SSA Count
641
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Odin Rank #480
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #480 for Odin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Odin or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Odin at #480 in the United States.

What do Odin and Malcolm mean?

Odin means "divine inspiration, fury, frenzy" (Proto-Germanic origin).

Are Odin and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Odin is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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