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Malden

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAWL-den /ˈmɔːl.dən/Medium

Meaning: From the English place and surname Malden/Maldon, understood as 'hill with a cross or monument' (Old English mael, 'cross; monument,' + dun, 'hill'). Carried by actor Karl Malden. A modern surname pick.Low

In 30 seconds: A surname turned first name: Malden means 'hill with a cross or monument' (said 'MAWL-den'). Sturdy and distinctive.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English place and surname Malden/Maldon, understood as 'hill with a cross or monument' (Old English mael, 'cross; monument,' + dun, 'hill'). Carried by actor Karl Malden. A modern surname pick.
U.S. rank (1921)#4733
1921 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1921
Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

As a boy's name Malden comes from the English place name (mael, 'cross; monument,' + dun, 'hill'). It reads as a modern surname name, distinctive and rare in the U.S. (said 'MAWL-den').

It appears only rarely in U.S. data. Rare, sturdy, and surname-style.

Did you know? Malden is an English place-and-surname name, 'hill with a cross or monument' — familiar through actor Karl Malden — a sturdy, distinctive surname pick (said 'MAWL-den').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Malden — English place/surname; 'hill with a cross'; Karl Malden

Variations

MaldonMauldenMaldin

Nicknames

MalDen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malden mean?

Malden is an English place and surname name, 'hill with a cross or monument' (mael + dun).

How do you pronounce Malden?

It's said MAWL-den /ˈmɔːl.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malden a boy or girl name?

Malden is a boy's name.

How popular is Malden?

Malden is a rare name in the U.S.

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