Malcolm

Pronunciation: [ m-ALK-uhm ]

Girl Name #24,099 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Malcolm is a girl name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-ALK-uhm.

Parents who love the name Malcolm often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #24,099
Total SSA Count: 7

Nicknames

Mal May Malie Malcie

Also a Boy Name

Malcolm is also used as a boy name, ranked #314.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcolm

Is Malcolm a boy or girl name?

Malcolm is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #24099. As a boy name, it is ranked #314. Malcolm is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Malcolm?

Malcolm is pronounced m-ALK-uhm.

How popular is the name Malcolm?

Malcolm is currently ranked #24099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Malcolm?

Common nicknames for Malcolm include Mal, May, Malie, and Malcie.

Is Malcolm a common or rare name?

Malcolm is an uncommon name, ranked #24099 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Malcolm

Malcolm is a girl name .

Is Malcolm a boy or girl name? Malcolm is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #24,099 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #314. Malcolm is more commonly used as a boy name.

Malcolm is currently ranked #24,099 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

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