Name comparison · boy names
Malachi vs. Malcolm
In 2025, Malachi leads at #134 among U.S. boys' names, with Malcolm at #272. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Malachi | Malcolm |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Rising | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #134 | #272 |
| Babies in 2025 | 2,692 | 1,257 |
| All-time peak | #134 in 2025 | #205 in 1928 |
| Uniqueness score | 23 / 100 | 32 / 100 |
| Strongest state | Georgia (#70) | Maine (#74) |