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At a Glance: Name: Malcolm – Meaning: devotee/servant of Saint Columba – Origin: Scottish Gaelic – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: MAL-kum
Malcolm is a Scottish Gaelic name meaning devotee or servant of Saint Columba, pronounced MAL-kum. It falls into the classic category, and U.S. Social Security records for the name stretch all the way back to 1880. That's a long, steady presence in American naming data.
Meaning & Origin of Malcolm
Meaning: Devotee/servant of saint columba.
Origin: Scottish Gaelic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Malcolm
Phonetic: MAL-kum IPA: /ˈmælkəm/
Popularity of Malcolm
Malcolm's highest-ever SSA ranking was #205 back in 1928, when 666 babies were given the name. In 2024, the most recent year on record, it ranked #314 with 1,088 babies — a lower rank than its 1928 peak, but a higher raw count.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Malcolm mean?
Devotee/servant of saint columba. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Malcolm)
How do you pronounce Malcolm?
Malcolm is pronounced MAL-kum (IPA: /ˈmælkəm/).
Is Malcolm a popular name right now?
Malcolm peaked at #205 in 1928 and is ranked #314 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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