Malcom
Meaning
"devotee of Saint Columba"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,750
- Total SSA Count
- 94
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Mal, Mac
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"devotee of Saint Columba"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
"large homestead"
Origin: Welsh
Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1921 for Trevon.
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Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Trevon at #1921 in the United States.
Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Trevon means "large homestead" (Welsh origin).
Malcom is primarily a boy name. Trevon is primarily a boy name.