Malcom
m(a)-lcom,
mal-com
US Popularity:3854
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.
How Popular Is The Name Malcom?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Malcom is currently #2798 on The Bump
Boy:Malcom is currently #1568 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Malcom is currently #3854 in U.S. births
Boy:Malcom is currently #1804 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1804
in 2023
+ 92
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Malcom, October 2012
Behind the Name, Malcolm, June 2023
Name Doctor, Malcom
Britannica, Malcolm X, June 2024
IMDB, Malcolm in the Middle
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