Malcolm \m(a)-lco-lm, mal-colm\ as a boy's name is pronounced MAL-cum. It is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Malcolm is "devotee of Saint Columba". The name of the prince of Scotland who became king after Macbeth murdered his father. Shakespeare's play was based on the true story. The name appeals to black families because of Malcom X. Publisher Malcolm Forbes.

Malcolm has 3 variant forms: Malcom, Malcolum and Malkolm.

For more information, see also the related name Calum.

A baby name that sounds like Malcolm is Malkiel.