Malcom
m(a)-lcom,
mal-com
US Popularity:3841
Origin:Scottish
Meaning:devotee of Saint Columba
With its roots firmly in Scottish soil, Malcom is a boy's name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba." A variation of Malcolm, Malcom is a traditional Scottish name with an illustrious history. It was the name of four Scottish kings, including the son of Duncan, who was part of the inspiration for Shakespeare's Macbeth. Malcolm III, as he is known, took the throne after the death of Macbeth. In Scottish Gaelic, the name can be spelled as Máel Coluim or Maol Choluim, although Malcolm is the most popular spelling of the lot. There are countless famous bearers of this name, both real and fictional, from Malcolm X to Malcolm in the Middle, making this a name that's as impressive as baby is sure to be.
Malcom Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Malcom is currently #3715 on The Bump
Boy:Malcom is currently #1205 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Malcom is currently #3841 in U.S. births
Boy:Malcom is currently #1208 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#3841
in 2023
+ 174
from 2022
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