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Malcolm

male

Meaning

"Devotee of Columba"

From Scottish Gaelic origins, it is associated with early medieval Scotland and later borne by multiple Scottish kings.

Biblical

Popularity History of Malcolm

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#314Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#314

Malcolm was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-21

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Malcolm Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Malcolm.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Malcolm

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Quick Facts

OriginScottish Gaelic
Syllables2
Length7 letters

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