Woods vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

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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Woods Rank #1,762

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1762 for Woods.

Is Woods or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Woods at #1762 in the United States.

What do Woods and Malcom mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Woods and Malcom boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.