Malcolm Name Origin
/MAL-kum/-
British (Celtic) 60%
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American (Anglo-Saxon) 30%
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Australian (Anglo-Saxon) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Malcolm
- Last Name: N/A
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
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Name Origin
The name Malcolm is of Scottish Gaelic origin, derived from the Gaelic 'Mael Coluim', meaning 'devotee of Columba'. It became popular in English-speaking countries, especially in Scotland and among the British diaspora.
Name Trends
This chart shows how many babies were given the name Malcolm each year, based on data from the U.S. Government's Social Security Administration (SSA).