Malcohm
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Meaning & Origin
Malcohm is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Malcohm first appeared in US Social Security records in 1992.
Over 5 babies have been named Malcohm in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malcohm is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,155 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,155
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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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, Malc, Malcy, Malcie, Ohm, Ohmy, Ohmie, May, Maie, and Malkins. 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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