Malcolm
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #314
- Total SSA Count
- 1,088
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mal, Mac, Colm
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"peaceful, tranquil place"
Origin: Hebrew
Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 vs #314 for Malcolm.
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Shiloh is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Malcolm at #314 in the United States.
Shiloh means "peaceful, tranquil place" (Hebrew origin).
Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Shiloh is primarily a girl name.