Lloyd vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

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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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

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 Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Malcom

Duncan Angus Harriet Rosalind Calvin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Malcom mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Lloyd and Malcom boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.

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