Malon
Pronunciation: [ m-AL-uhn ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Malon first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 175 babies have been named Malon in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malon is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #9,520 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,520
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"old friend, noble strength"
#9,390 in US
English origin
"yarrow plant"
#9,348 in US
Italian origin
"Little saint; diminutive form of Santo"
#9,572 in US
English origin
"gray color"
#9,695 in US
Sanskrit origin
"autumn, harvest season"
#9,444 in US
Germanic origin
"people's ruler"
#9,451 in US
Old English origin
"settlement of Barra's people"
#9,563 in US
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About the Name Malon
Malon is a boy name .
Is Malon a boy or girl name? Malon is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,520 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,137. Malon is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malon is currently ranked #9,520 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Malon include Mal, May, Maie, and Malkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Malon include Malone . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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