I used to loathe it, but recently I've really, really gained an appreciation for it.
Malcolm X helps me to have a good association with it, too. I used it in my combo
Ulysses Malcolm. I haven't thought about using it as a first name yet, though.
Malcolm SiriusMalcolm RaphaelMalcolm IgnatiusMalcolm ReidMalcolm JulesMalcolm DavidMalcolm EzraMalcolm LuciusMalcolm AdrianMalcolm GeorgeMalcolm TheodoreMalcolm AurelienMalcolm Cyrus
Personally, I think it sounds best with
Roman middle names.