What Does the Name Malcolm Mean

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The name Malcolm comes from Scottish roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Malcolm below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Malcolm Name Meaning

Scottish, EnglishFrom Scottish Máel Coluim which means "disciple of Saint COLUMBA". This was the name of four kings of Scotland starting in the 10th century, including Malcolm III, who became king after killing...

Origin: ScottishGender: Boy
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1 Marcello
2 Maurycy
3 Marijan
4 Marinho
5 Mason
6 Meli̇k
7 Menelaus
8 Matevž
9 Mansur
10 Marceli
11 Mahmoud
12 Mefodiy
13 Masaru
14 Magomet
15 Mala
16 Marshal
17 Matija
18 Maoilios
19 Macbeth
20 Mannix
21 Matei
22 Maciej
23 Mathew
24 Mattheus
25 Matic
26 Menachem
27 Martial
28 Malcom
29 Mahi̇r
30 Malena
31 Meinrad
32 Máedóc
33 Meginfrid
34 Mallory
35 Maximinus
36 Mahesh
37 Marcin
38 Makhmud
39 Marko
40 Malvina
41 Marcelino
42 Menno
43 Mazin
44 Mathieu
45 Marat
46 Maleko
47 Malakai
48 Marlin
49 Malin
50 Martin
51 Matthieu
52 Menashe
53 Manas
54 Mavuto
55 Malia
56 Masterman
57 Madhav
58 Mauno
59 Matthia
60 Massimo
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