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Malon

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAY-lon /ˈmeɪ.lɒn/High

Meaning: From the Hebrew Machlon/Mahlon — variously 'a dwelling place' and 'sickness/sickly' (a figure in the Book of Ruth); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A dwelling place; sickness: Malon is Hebrew. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Machlon/Mahlon — variously 'a dwelling place' and 'sickness/sickly' (a figure in the Book of Ruth); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8697 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 308

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192719082024

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

Malon comes from the Hebrew Machlon/Mahlon — variously 'a dwelling place' and 'sickness/sickly' (a figure in the Book of Ruth; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'MAY-lon').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, a-dwelling-place at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Malon (Mahlon) is Hebrew, variously 'a dwelling place' and 'sickness' (a figure in the Book of Ruth) — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'MAY-lon').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Mahlon — routes layered

Variations

MahlonMaloneMalonn

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malon mean?

Malon is Hebrew (Mahlon), variously 'a dwelling place' and 'sickness' (a figure in Ruth); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Malon?

It's said MAY-lon /ˈmeɪ.lɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Malon a boy or girl name?

Malon is a boy's name.

How popular is Malon?

Malon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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