Malcolm Maldonado

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Malcolm Maldonado — Celtic
51K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Malcolm Maldonado is a name that combines Celtic origins. The first name Malcolm is a masculine given name of Celtic origin. Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim is a Scottish Gaelic given name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba". Maol "shavenhead" is Scottish Gaelic for monk. Malcolm Azania, Canadian teacher, writer, community activist, radio host, and political aspirant Malcolm Bradbury (1932–2000), British author and academic Malcolm Cowley (1898–1989), American novelist, poet, literary critic, and journalist Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), American publisher of Forbes magazine Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957), English poet and novelist Malcolm Muir (publisher) (1885–1979), American magazine industrialist Malcolm Wh. The surname Maldonado: Abel Maldonado (born 1967), American politician, 47th Lieutenant Governor of California Alana Maldonado (born 1995), Brazilian Paralympic judoka Alejandro Maldonado (athlete) (born 1977), Argentine Paralympic athlete Alexis Maldonado (born 1997), Argentine professional footballer Alonso del Castillo Maldonado, Spanish explorer of the 16th century Ángel Maldonado (footballer) (born 1973), Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper Candy Maldonado (Cándido Maldonado Guadarrama) (born 1960), Puerto Rican baseball player Carlos Maldonado (footballer) (born 1963), Venezuelan football (soccer) player Clau. Malcolm is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 51K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Malcolm reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Malcolm

Celtic

Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim is a Scottish Gaelic given name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba". Maol "shavenhead" is Scottish Gaelic for monk. Malcolm Azania, Canadian teacher, writer, community activist, radio host, and political aspirant Malcolm Bradbury (1932–2000), British author and academic Malcolm Cowley (1898–1989), American novelist, poet, literary critic, and journalist Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), American publisher of Forbes magazine Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957), English poet and novelist Malcolm Muir (publisher) (1885–1979), American magazine industrialist Malcolm Wh.

Surname: Maldonado

Spanish

Abel Maldonado (born 1967), American politician, 47th Lieutenant Governor of California Alana Maldonado (born 1995), Brazilian Paralympic judoka Alejandro Maldonado (athlete) (born 1977), Argentine Paralympic athlete Alexis Maldonado (born 1997), Argentine professional footballer Alonso del Castillo Maldonado, Spanish explorer of the 16th century Ángel Maldonado (footballer) (born 1973), Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper Candy Maldonado (Cándido Maldonado Guadarrama) (born 1960), Puerto Rican baseball player Carlos Maldonado (footballer) (born 1963), Venezuelan football (soccer) player Clau.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Malcolm is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 50%
United Kingdom 26%
Australia 13%
Canada 11%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Malcolm by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Malcolm Maldonado

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Malcolm Maldonado:

4
Expression Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Malcolm?
The first name Malcolm originates from Celtic. Malcolm, Malcom, Máel Coluim, or Maol Choluim is a Scottish Gaelic given name meaning "devotee of Saint Columba". Maol "shavenhead" is Scottish Gaelic for monk. Malcolm Azania, Canadian teacher, writer, community activist, radio host, and political aspirant Malcolm Bradbury (1932–2000), British author and academic Malcolm Cowley (1898–1989), American novelist, poet, literary critic, and journalist Malcolm Forbes (1919–1990), American publisher of Forbes magazine Malcolm Lowry (1909–1957), English poet and novelist Malcolm Muir (publisher) (1885–1979), American magazine industrialist Malcolm Wh.
When was Malcolm most popular?
The name Malcolm reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Maldonado?
The surname Maldonado originates from Spanish. Abel Maldonado (born 1967), American politician, 47th Lieutenant Governor of California Alana Maldonado (born 1995), Brazilian Paralympic judoka Alejandro Maldonado (athlete) (born 1977), Argentine Paralympic athlete Alexis Maldonado (born 1997), Argentine professional footballer Alonso del Castillo Maldonado, Spanish explorer of the 16th century Ángel Maldonado (footballer) (born 1973), Mexican football (soccer) goalkeeper Candy Maldonado (Cándido Maldonado Guadarrama) (born 1960), Puerto Rican baseball player Carlos Maldonado (footballer) (born 1963), Venezuelan football (soccer) player Clau.
What are the origins of the name Malcolm Maldonado?
The name Malcolm Maldonado combines two different traditions: the first name Malcolm has Celtic roots, while the surname Maldonado originates from Spanish.
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