Julius vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julius

Boy #390 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the Julian clan, youthful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#390
Total SSA Count
838
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jules, Jule

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Julius Rank #390
Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #390 for Julius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Julius ___

  • Julius Alexander
  • Julius Henry
  • Julius Thomas
  • Julius Edward
  • Julius Augustine
  • Julius Maximus

Malcolm ___

  • Malcolm James
  • Malcolm Alexander
  • Malcolm David
  • Malcolm Thomas
  • Malcolm Xavier
  • Malcolm Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Julius

Augustus Octavia Cecilia Leonardo Vivienne

If you choose Malcolm

Duncan Angus Fiona Callum Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julius or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Julius at #390 in the United States.

What do Julius and Malcolm mean?

Julius means "of the Julian clan, youthful" (Latin origin).

Are Julius and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Julius is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.

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