Gender: Male
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Malcolm means 'follower of Saint Columba' and symbolizes peace and gentleness.
Pronunciation: MOL-kum, /ˈmæl.kəm/, M AE L K AH M
Popularity Rank: #3,882
Derived from the Gaelic elements 'mal' meaning 'follower' and 'colm' meaning 'dove'. It was the name of an early Scottish king and was popularized by the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott.
The name Malcolm is of Scottish origin and means Malcolm means 'follower of Saint Columba' and symbolizes peace and gentleness., Devotee of Saint Columba, A Dove, Saint Columb's Disciple, Columba's Servant. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Malcolm is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, South Africa, and 78 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: MOL-kum
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈmæl.kəm/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: M AE L K AH M
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
K: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
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At NamesLook, the name Malcolm is recorded 15,798 times globally, ranking it as the 3,882th most common name worldwide.
Malcolm is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 7,143 occurrences, making it the 272th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Malcolm is found among 1 in every 77 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #272 | 1 : 77 |
| United States of America | #1,320 | 1 : 594 |
| South Africa | #1,082 | 1 : 1,172 |
| France | #2,507 | 1 : 2,037 |
| Canada | #925 | 1 : 620 |
| Singapore | #1,108 | 1 : 1,749 |
| Malaysia | #5,590 | 1 : 9,663 |
| Malta | #81 | 1 : 113 |
| Ireland | #798 | 1 : 460 |
| Italy | #8,301 | 1 : 8,569 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Malcolm from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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