Malcom

The son of Duncan in 'Macbeth', known for his rightful claim to the throne. (variant of Malcolm)

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Malcom meaning & origin

Malcom is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The son of Duncan in 'Macbeth', known for his rightful claim to the throne. (variant of Malcolm)". Listed origin: Literary.

Pronunciation

MAL-kum

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Malcom. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Mal

Middle Name Ideas

  • Malcom James
  • Malcom Alexander
  • Malcom William
  • Malcom Thomas

Sources & notes

Meanings, origins, pronunciations, and namesakes are catalog entries that have not yet completed source-by-source editorial review. Nicknames and middle-name pairings are ideas to try, not usage statistics. We show birth-name ranks only when the record includes source-file provenance; missing data is not evidence of rarity.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Malcom

What does the name Malcom mean?

Malcom is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "The son of Duncan in 'Macbeth', known for his rightful claim to the throne. (variant of Malcolm)". Listed origin: Literary.

How do you pronounce Malcom?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is MAL-kum. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Malcom?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Malcom. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Malcom?

Ideas to try include Mal. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Malcom?

Try Malcom James, Malcom Alexander, Malcom William, Malcom Thomas aloud with your surname. These pairings are subjective suggestions.

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