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Quintin vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Quintin Rank #1,556
Malcom Rank #1,750

Quintin is more popular, ranked #1556 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Quintin or Malcom more popular?

Quintin is more popular, ranked #1556 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Quintin and Malcom mean?

Quintin means "the fifth" (Latin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Quintin and Malcom boy or girl names?

Quintin is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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