Sylvan vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sylvan

Boy #1,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest, woodland"

Origin: Latin

English French Roman

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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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Sylvan Rank #1,905

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1905 for Sylvan.

Is Sylvan or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Sylvan at #1905 in the United States.

What do Sylvan and Malcom mean?

Sylvan means "of the forest, woodland" (Latin origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Sylvan and Malcom boy or girl names?

Sylvan is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.