Edrick vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edrick

Boy #1,948 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy and powerful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,948
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ed, Rick, Eddie

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Malcom

Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,750
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal, Mac

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Popularity Comparison

Edrick Rank #1,948
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1948 for Edrick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edrick ___

  • Edrick James
  • Edrick John
  • Edrick Scott
  • Edrick Wayne
  • Edrick Allen
  • Edrick Lee

Malcom ___

  • Malcom James
  • Malcom David
  • Malcom Alexander
  • Malcom Robert
  • Malcom Eugene
  • Malcom Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edrick

Aldric Cedric Isolde Rowena Edmund

If you choose Malcom

Duncan Angus Harriet Rosalind Calvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edrick or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Edrick at #1948 in the United States.

What do Edrick and Malcom mean?

Edrick means "wealthy and powerful" (Old English origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Edrick and Malcom boy or girl names?

Edrick is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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