Shaun vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shaun

Boy #1,568 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American

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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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Shaun Rank #1,568

Malcom Rank #1,750

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Shaun or Malcom more popular?

Shaun is more popular, ranked #1568 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Shaun and Malcom mean?

Shaun means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Shaun and Malcom boy or girl names?

Shaun is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.