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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Malo — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Mally|Malohi
CelticBoy→ Stable

Malo

MAH-lo · 2 syllables

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Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10375 in 2023

Peak: #10375 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10375 in 2023

Peak: #10375 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20162023

Rank #10375 · Falling since 2016

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticBretonBoy2-syllableSaint NameReligiousShortVintageUncommonInternational
Character
fierce independencespiritual strengthprotective naturebold resilience
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Malos

spiritualdevoutcontemplativepioneeringsteadfast
STRONG
High confidence

Malo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Malo at a Glance
Meaning:From Breton saint name, possibly related to 'mail' meaning 'prince' or chief. Associated with Saint Malo, 6th-century monk and hermit.
Language root:Breton · Old Celtic
Peak rank:#10375 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
MarcoMarioMilo◈MateoMarlon
Similar Style
Soren◈Kai◈LeifCaspian◈Stellan◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Malo
VeraIrisFelixLucianIvyRonan◈Silas◈
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→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Malo · Overview
Summary

Malo is a Celtic boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Strengths
Religious character
Malo carries a grounded, cool quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
malo.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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