Townes vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Townes

Boy #1,554 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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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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Townes Rank #1,554

Malcom Rank #1,750

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Townes or Malcom more popular?

Townes is more popular, ranked #1554 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Townes and Malcom mean?

Townes means "from the town, settlement" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Townes and Malcom boy or girl names?

Townes is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.