Blythe vs Mal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blythe

Girl #1,864 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"free-spirited, blissful"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,864
Total SSA Count
107
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bly, Blyt, Blyty

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Popularity Comparison

Blythe Rank #1,864
Mal Rank #19,704

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 vs #19704 for Mal.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Blythe ___

  • Blythe Rose
  • Blythe Anne
  • Blythe Marie
  • Blythe Jane
  • Blythe Claire
  • Blythe Elise

Mal ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blythe or Mal more popular?

Blythe is more popular, ranked #1864 compared to Mal at #19704 in the United States.

What do Blythe and Mal mean?

Blythe means "free-spirited, blissful" (Old English origin).

Are Blythe and Mal boy or girl names?

Blythe is primarily a girl name. Mal is primarily a boy name.

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