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Malcolm

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Meaning

"Devotee of Columba"

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

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Popularity History of Malcolm

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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no national rank in 2024

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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