Mal

Q: How popular is the name Mal?

Mal is ranked #19704 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ m-AL ]

Boy Name #19,704 Most Popular Hidden Gem 3 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mal is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AL.

Parents who love the name Mal often also consider Erasmus, Cline, Rody .

Popularity Over Time

#19,704

Current Rank

Peaked 1950 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,704
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Malachi #149 Malakai #233 Malcolm #314 Malik #430 Malakhi #1314 Malikai #1332 Malaki #1389 Malek #1428

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Jakiah Boy American Cline Boy Old German Erasmus Boy Greek Malvin Boy Scottish Gaelic Rody Boy Germanic Mackie Boy Scottish Gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mal

Is Mal a boy or girl name?

Mal is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Mal?

Mal is pronounced m-AL.

How popular is the name Mal?

Mal is currently ranked #19704 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Is Mal a common or rare name?

Mal is an uncommon name, ranked #19704 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mal

Mal is a boy name .

Mal is currently ranked #19,704 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Mal include Malachi, Malakai, Malcolm, Malik, Malakhi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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