Malcolm
Boy name · Gaelic · pronounced MAL-kom
Verified name
What does Malcolm mean?
Devotee of saint columba
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 260 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 1307 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Mal, Colm
Variant: Mael Coluim
Related: Callum
Using Malcolm across cultures
Royal name borne by four Kings of Scotland.
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