Malcolm

Rank 285th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Malcolm was 285th most popular baby name for boys and 552nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,211 babies were named Malcolm in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 2,778 babies in the United States were named Malcolm. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.1% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Malcolm is around 34 to 37 years old.

The name "Malcolm" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Malcolm include Mac, Malc and Mal.

Malcolm Meaning & Origin

The name Malcolm is of Scottish origin and means "devotee of Saint Columba", evoking a connotation of devotion and spiritual dedication.

The name Malcolm is described as resilient, fearlessly ambitious and articulate.

Pronunciation

Malcolm is pronounced mal-kum in English. The name Malcolm has 7 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Malcolm

  • The name Malcolm has been borne by several notable people including a king of Scotland, Malcolm III, and Malcolm X, a human rights activist.

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Geography

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