The nameMalcolm
Malcolm is a Scottish name, given in France mostly around 2000.
- Boy's name
- Scottish
Meaning
It comes from the Gaelic Máel Coluim, "disciple of Columba", the saint who brought Christianity to Scotland.
Origin
Scottish. Several kings of Scotland bore the name.
History
First found in France in 1975, Malcolm peaked there in the early 2000s. It is still given today, more quietly.
Famous people named Malcolm
- Malcolm X, African American activist
Popularity of the name Malcolm
Malcolm in France
Malcolm was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 720 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Malcolm. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2001. Half of all babies named Malcolm in France were born before 2004. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 18 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malcolm mean?
It comes from the Gaelic Máel Coluim, "disciple of Columba", the saint who brought Christianity to Scotland.
What is the origin of the name Malcolm?
Scottish. Several kings of Scotland bore the name.
Is Malcolm a girl's or a boy's name?
Malcolm is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Malcolm?
Malcolm X, African American activist.