Scotty vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Scotty

Boy #1,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Scotland, Scotsman"

Origin: Latin/Old Norse

American Scottish English Australian

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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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Scotty Rank #1,766

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1766 for Scotty.

Is Scotty or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Scotty at #1766 in the United States.

What do Scotty and Malcom mean?

Scotty means "from Scotland, Scotsman" (Latin/Old Norse origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Scotty and Malcom boy or girl names?

Scotty is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.