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Malloy

♂ Boy

Pronounced muh-LOY /məˈlɔɪ/Medium

Meaning: An Irish surname (Ó Maolmhuaidh), often read as 'noble chieftain' or 'descendant of Maol Aodh' (a devotee of the god/saint Aodh). Carried into modern given-name use.Low

In 30 seconds: An Irish surname turned first name: Malloy links to 'noble chieftain' (said 'muh-LOY'). Spirited and distinctive.
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Origin MediumIrish
MeaningAn Irish surname (Ó Maolmhuaidh), often read as 'noble chieftain' or 'descendant of Maol Aodh' (a devotee of the god/saint Aodh). Carried into modern given-name use.
U.S. rank (2022)#11761 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 46

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719412022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a boy's name Malloy comes from the Irish surname Ó Maolmhuaidh, 'noble chieftain.' It reads spirited and current in the surname-name trend — rare in the U.S. (said 'muh-LOY').

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

Did you know? Malloy is an Irish surname (Ó Maolmhuaidh), often read as 'noble chieftain' or 'descendant of Maol Aodh' — a spirited, distinctive surname pick (said 'muh-LOY').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Malloy — Irish surname Ó Maolmhuaidh; 'noble chieftain'

Variations

MolloyMaloyMalloye

Nicknames

MalLoy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malloy mean?

Malloy is an Irish surname (Ó Maolmhuaidh), often read as 'noble chieftain' or 'descendant of Maol Aodh.'

How do you pronounce Malloy?

It's said muh-LOY /məˈlɔɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malloy a boy or girl name?

Malloy is a boy's name.

How popular is Malloy?

Malloy is a rare name in the U.S.

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