Malcolm
MAL-kuhm
Popularity
#314
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
Scottish
Total Births
69,060
Peak Year
#1,495 in 1992
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Malcolm is a Scottish Gaelic name derived from 'Máel Coluim,' meaning 'devotee of St. Columba.' St. Columba was a prominent Irish abbot and missionary.
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Malcolm X
American Muslim minister and human rights activist.
Malcolm McDowell
English actor known for roles in controversial films.
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