Boy
Malcom
devotee of Saint Columba
About Malcom
Strength and nobility characterize this distinguished name that has served leaders and thinkers throughout history with remarkable consistency. Malcom carries weight and substance, suggesting someone of depth and character who takes life seriously without losing perspective. The name's Scottish heritage adds cultural richness while remaining accessible across different backgrounds and communities worldwide. Its three syllables provide satisfying rhythm that creates presence without seeming cumbersome or difficult to use daily. Malcom works beautifully in formal contexts—imagine it on business cards, degrees, and professional correspondence—while remaining warm in personal settings. The name avoids trendy associations, maintaining steady, classic appeal that won't feel dated in future decades. Parents choosing Malcom often value tradition and heritage, seeking names with proven longevity and respected history. The strong consonant framework gives it masculine energy balanced by the softer middle syllable that prevents harshness. This name suggests someone thoughtful and principled, qualities many parents hope to instill through careful consideration of their naming choices.
Popularity of the Name Malcom
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | Canada | |
|---|---|---|
| 1883 | #852 | |
| 1884 | #926 | |
| 1894 | #831 | |
| 1898 | #953 | |
| 1904 | #931 | |
| 1910 | #910 | |
| 1912 | #928 | |
| 1920 | #997 | |
| 1928 | #933 | |
| 1933 | #975 | |
| 1955 | #997 | |
| 1956 | #938 | |
| 1957 | #959 | |
| 1958 | #954 | |
| 1965 | #887 | |
| 1989 | #986 | |
| 1990 | #876 | |
| 1991 | #892 | |
| 1992 | #765 | |
| 1993 | #968 | |
| 2006 | #997 | |
| 2012 | #888 | |
| 2013 | #820 | |
| 2014 | #632 | |
| 2015 | #721 | |
| 2016 | #568 | |
| 2017 | #836 | |
| 2018 | #738 | |
| 2019 | #689 | |
| 2020 | #934 | |
| 2021 | #885 | |
| 2022 | #720 | |
| 2023 | #872 |
Top names by country: United States · Canada
Variations of Name Malcom
- Malcolm
- Maolcolm
- Malcomm
- Malcome
- Malcomson
Names Similar to Malcom
Nicknames for Malcom
- Mal
- Malc
- Mac
- Colm
Famous People Named Malcom
| Malcom X | Civil rights activist and leader |
| Malcom Brogdon | American basketball player |
| Malcom Filipe Silva de Oliveira | Brazilian footballer |
| Malcom Floyd | American former football player |
| Malcom El de Enmedio | Mexican comedian and actor |
| Malcom Mitchell | American author and former football player |
| Malcom Subban | Canadian ice hockey player |
| Malcom Thomas | American basketball player |
| Malcom Young | Scottish-born Australian guitarist of AC/DC |
| Malcom Freberg | American reality TV personality |
| Malcom Jamal Warner | American actor |
| Malcom Karpany | Australian rules footballer |
| Malcom McLaren | British musician and manager of the Sex Pistols |
| Malcom Shabazz | Grandson of Malcom X |
| Malcom Glazer | American businessman and sports team owner |
| Malcom Brown | English rugby player |
| Malcom Beasley | American physicist and materials scientist |
| Malcom Reed | American YouTuber known for BBQ and cooking |
Characters Named Malcom
| Malcom Reynolds | Firefly |
| Malcom Winters | The Young and the Restless |
| Malcom Crowe | The Sixth Sense |
| Malcom Merlyn | Arrow |
| Malcom Tucker | The Thick of It |
| Malcom "Mal" Black | Inception |
| Malcom "Mal" Reynolds | Serenity |
| Malcom Wilkerson | Malcolm in the Middle |
| Malcom Beech | The Social Network |
| Malcom Fade | The Darkest Minds |
| Malcom Dreyfuss | Sleepy Hollow |
| Malcom Rivers | Identity |
| Malcom Stohl | Beautiful Creatures |
| Malcom "Mal" Mackenzie | Descendants |
| Malcom O'Dell | Peyton Place |
| Malcom Carlyle | House of Cards |
| Malcom Graves | League of Legends |
| Malcom Bannister | The Racketeer by John Grisham |
| Malcom Channing | Dynasty |
| Malcom "Mal" | Total Drama |