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Malcohm

Boy Name #31,155 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malcohm is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Malcohm often also consider Kyleem, Bucky, Clawson .

Popularity Over Time

#31,155
Current Rank
Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#31,155
Total SSA Count
5

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Nicknames

Mal May Malie Malcie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcohm

Is Malcohm a boy or girl name?
Malcohm is primarily used as a boy name.
How popular is the name Malcohm?
Malcohm is currently ranked #31155 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malcohm?
Common nicknames for Malcohm include Mal, May, Malie, and Malcie.
Is Malcohm a common or rare name?
Malcohm is an uncommon name, ranked #31155 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malcohm

Malcohm is a boy name .

Malcohm is currently ranked #31,155 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Malcohm include Mal, May, Malie, and Malcie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Malcohm include Malcolm, Malcom . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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