Malcolm
mal-kum
US Popularity:552
Origin:Scottish
Other Origin(s):Irish
Meaning:Devotee of Saint Columba
With Scottish and Old Irish origins, Malcolm is a boy’s name meaning “devotee of Saint Columba.” Malcolm is a strong and traditional Scottish name that is still in regular use in the modern era. A royal name of Scotland, Malcolm was the name of four Scottish kings including the son of Duncan who succeeded the throne after Macbeth. To top off this fabulous name, Malcolm is found in many forms of entertainment, This includes the Harry Potter franchise and the television series Malcolm in the Middle.
Malcolm Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Malcolm is currently #790 on The Bump
Boy:Malcolm is currently #206 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Malcolm is currently #552 in U.S. births
Boy:Malcolm is currently #189 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#552
in 2022
- 6
from 2021
Sources
Online Etymology Dictionary, Malcolm, October 2017
House of Names, Malcolm History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Ancestry, Malcolm Family History
Britannica, Malcolm III Canmore, king of Scotland, November 2022
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Malcolm
IMDb, Malcolm in the Middle
IMDb, Richard Macklin: Malcolm
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