Malcom vs Niall

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Malcom Rank #1,750
Niall Rank #1,586

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Malcom ___

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

Niall ___

  • Niall James
  • Niall Patrick
  • Niall Brendan
  • Niall Cormac
  • Niall Finn
  • Niall Declan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Malcom

Duncan Angus Harriet Rosalind Calvin

If you choose Niall

Cormac Fionn Brigid Aoife Ciaran

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Malcom or Niall more popular?

Niall is more popular, ranked #1586 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Malcom and Niall mean?

Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Niall means "champion" (Old Irish origin).

Are Malcom and Niall boy or girl names?

Malcom is primarily a boy name. Niall is primarily a boy name.

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