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Origin: Scottish

Meaning: Devotee of Saint Columba

With Scottish and Old Irish origins, Malcolm is a boy’s name meaning “devotee of Saint Columba.” Malcolm is a strong and traditional Scottish name that is still in regular use in the modern era. A royal name of Scotland, Malcolm was the name of four Scottish kings including the son of Duncan who succeeded the throne after Macbeth. To top off this fabulous name, Malcolm is found in many forms of entertainment, This includes the Harry Potter franchise and the television series Malcolm in the Middle.