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Malcolm Meaning and Origin

Malcolm is Celtic, Scottish given name meaning The name Malcolm is a Scottish given name. The meaning of the name is "disciple of Saint Columba" or "devotee of Saint Columba"..

Malcolm is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Malcolm is currently #285 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Malcolm are Malcolm Chace, Malcolm Whitman, Malcolm Archer.

Malcolm is a 7 letters name with 2 syllables.

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Malcolm name meaning

The name Malcolm is a Scottish given name. The meaning of the name is "disciple of Saint Columba" or "devotee of Saint Columba".

Malcolm name origin

Celtic Scottish

Name facts

7 letter name and 2 syllables

Popularity

Malcolm is ranked #285 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 100% of babies named Malcolm were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Malcolm in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Malcolm in Canada

Celebrities named Malcolm

Malcolm Chace (Tennis)
Malcolm Whitman (Tennis)
Malcolm Archer ()
Malcolm Arnold ()
Malcolm Forsyth ()
Malcolm Sargent ()
Malcolm Williamson ()

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Malcolm - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Malcolm?
The meaning of the name Malcolm is The name Malcolm is a Scottish given name. The meaning of the name is "disciple of Saint Columba" or "devotee of Saint Columba"..
What is the origin of the name Malcolm?
The origin of the name Malcolm is Celtic Scottish .
Is Malcolm a girl or boy name?
The name Malcolm is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 100.00% of babies called Malcolm were boys, 0.00% of babies called Malcolm were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Malcolm?
According to statistics, Malcolm is ranked 285th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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