Malcohm vs Theodore

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcohm

Boy #31,155 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #31,155
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Mal, Malc, Malcy

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Zig Clawson Bucky Syi

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Theodore

Boy #4 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"divine gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #4
Total SSA Count: 12,011
Syllables: 3
Formality: Formal
Nicknames: Theo, Teddy, Ted

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Waylon Alexander Jace Jayce

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Popularity Comparison

Malcohm Rank #31,155

Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #31155 for Malcohm.

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Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

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Theodore James
Theodore William
Theodore Alexander
Theodore John
Theodore Henry
Theodore Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcohm or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Malcohm at #31155 in the United States.

What do Malcohm and Theodore mean?

Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Malcohm and Theodore boy or girl names?

Malcohm is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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