Donald
DON-uld
Boy · Celtic
Meaning: World ruler, ruler of the world
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Malcolm
Boy · Celtic · Medium name
- Meaning
- Devotee of Saint Columba
- Pronunciation
- MAL-kum
- Origin
- Celtic
- Popularity
- Uncommon in United States (2023)
From Scottish Gaelic 'mael' (devotee) and 'Coluim' (Saint Columba).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Celtic, Scottish, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
MalcomEnglish
Variant without the second l.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Malcolm X
1925–1965
American Muslim minister and human rights activist.
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Behind the Name, Scottish Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-20.
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