Malcom
Malcom is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant spelling of Malcolm, a name with Gaelic roots that is most closely associated with Scottish history. The form Malcom appears as an alternative spelling in various regions and families, though Malcolm remains the more common standard.
Etymology and origin: The name derives from the Gaelic Maol Coluim, with maol meaning “devotee” or “servant”
Usage and distribution: Malcom is much less common than Malcolm, but both spellings appear in modern records
Pronunciation: In most English contexts, Malcolm (and its variants such as Malcom) are pronounced with the first
Related and variant forms: The better-known form Malcolm remains the primary reference name, while Malcom is