Malone

What does the baby name Malone mean? Learn about what Malone means, its history & origin, popularity in our random name database, pronunciation, similar names, nicknames & spelling variations.

Malone - Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Spelling of Malone: M-A-L-O-N-E, is a 6-letter male given name.
Meaning of Malone: Church going, devoted to st. john, servant of st. john, grace from god.
Origin of Malone: The name 'Malone' has Irish origins. It is derived from the Irish surname Ó Maoil Eoin, which means 'descendant of a devotee of Saint John'. The surname originated from County Westmeath in Ireland, where the Ó Maoil Eoin clan was prominent.; African American Names; Celtic Names; Gaelic Names; Irish Names; Lithuanian Names; Surname Names
Similar Names, Nicknames, & Spelling Variations of Malone: Maloney; Malony
Popularity of Malone: The name 'Malone' is not commonly used as a given name. It is more frequently seen as a surname rather than a first name. As a result, there is limited data available on its popularity as a baby name.; Malone currently has 1 like, and is in the top 15% of liked boy's names. The name Issa is slightly more popular than Malone.

Etymology of Malone

The name 'Malone' is derived from the Gaelic elements 'maol', meaning 'bald' or 'tonsure', and 'Eoin', which is the Irish form of the name 'John'. The combination of these elements gives the name its meaning of 'devotee of Saint John'.

Cultural Significance of Malone

In Irish culture, names often have connections to family history, clan affiliations, or religious traditions. The surname Ó Maoil Eoin, from which the name 'Malone' is derived, reflects the importance of Saint John in Irish Catholicism. The name may hold significance for individuals with Irish heritage or those who identify with Irish culture.