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Malone

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Pronounced mə-LOHN /məˈloʊn/High

Meaning: From the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John'Medium

In 30 seconds: Sleek and Irish: Malone is the surname 'a devotee of St John'. Cool, modern, and warm (Post Malone; Karl Malone).

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Origin MediumIrish

MeaningFrom the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John'

U.S. rank (2025)#5138 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births19 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 389

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Malone comes from the Irish surname O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee or servant of St John' (from maol, 'devotee/bald/tonsured', plus Eoin, John). A sleek, modern surname-name (Post Malone; Karl Malone).

It registers thinly as a first name. Rare, a-devotee-of-St-John at the root, and sleek.

Did you know? Malone comes from the Irish O'Maoileoin, 'a devotee/servant of St John' — a sleek surname-name (rapper Post Malone; NBA's Karl Malone).

Overall data confidence 70%

Surname references — Malone — etymology

Variations

MaloneyMalon

Nicknames

Mal

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Malone mean?

Malone is Irish for 'a devotee/servant of St John'.

How do you pronounce Malone?

It's said mə-LOHN /məˈloʊn/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Malone a boy or girl name?

Malone is a boy's name.

How popular is Malone?

Malone is a rare first name in the U.S.