Roderick vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Roderick or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Malcom mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Roderick and Malcom boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.