Boy Name
Malcolm
"Devotee of Saint Columba"
About the Name Malcolm
Malcolm is a distinguished Scottish name meaning devotee of Saint Columba, from the Gaelic 'Maol Chaluim.' Four Scottish kings bore this name, most famously Malcolm III, whose story is told in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Malcolm X later gave the name powerful associations with civil rights and transformation. It carries both royal Scottish heritage and courageous modern significance.
Name Details
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
2
Popularity Score
67/100
Meaning Category
faith
Famous People Named Malcolm
- ● Malcolm X
- ● Malcolm Gladwell