"servant of Saint John"
Origin: Irish Gaelic
Language: English
Malone
Pronunciation: [ m-uhl-OHN ]
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Meaning & Origin
"devoted one"
Origin: Irish
Language: English
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- Associated with Post Malone, American rapper (since 2015)
The Story of Malone
Malone is an Irish surname turned first name, derived from the Gaelic Mael Eoin, meaning servant or devotee of Saint John. The Mael element was used in early Irish names to express devotion to a saint, creating hundreds of Mael-X names that became common Irish surnames. Saint John the Baptist was particularly venerated in early Irish Christianity, making Malone a name with deep roots in Irish Catholic heritage.
Malone gained visibility as a first name in the 2010s, partly through the global fame of rapper Post Malone (Austin Richard Post), who took the stage name from a rap name generator. The name had previously been well known in hip-hop history through Karl Malone, the basketball legend known as The Mailman.
In Irish culture, the devotional Mael names were a sign of piety and faith. As a surname turned first name in America, Malone carries both Irish immigrant heritage and contemporary pop culture cool, making it appealing across a wide range of family backgrounds.
Historical Record
Malone first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 325 babies have been named Malone in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Malone is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #4,872 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Karl Malone, nicknamed The Mailman, is one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history
- Post Malone chose his stage name from a rap name generator that combined Austin with Malone
- The Gaelic Mael prefix meaning servant of appears in dozens of Irish surnames including Malone, Maloney, and MacMahon
Malone in Other Languages
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Mael Eoin
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Popularity Over Time
#4,872
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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Famous People Named Malone
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Post Malone
Musician
1995
American rapper, singer, and songwriter who blends hip-hop, pop, and country, born Austin Richard Post
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Karl Malone
Athlete
1963
NBA power forward known as The Mailman who spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz and is one of the greatest scorer...
NBA power forward known as The Mailman who spent most of his career with the Utah Jazz and is one of the greatest scorers in basketball history
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #4,872
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Irish American English
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- Moderate
Common Nicknames
Mal
Lone
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malone
What does the name Malone mean?
"servant of Saint John" (from Irish Gaelic). "devoted one" (from Irish). Malone is an Irish surname turned first name, derived from the Gaelic Mael Eoin, meaning servant or devotee of Saint John. The Mael element was used in early Irish names to express devotion to a saint, creating hundreds of Mael-X names that became common Irish surnames. Saint John the Baptist was particularly venerated in early Irish Christianity, making Malone a name with deep roots in Irish Catholic heritage.
What is the origin of the name Malone?
Malone has Irish Gaelic, Irish, American, and English origins. In Irish Gaelic, it means "servant of Saint John". In Irish, it means "devoted one".
Is Malone a boy or girl name?
Malone is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #4872. As a girl name, it is ranked #12762. Malone is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Malone?
Malone is pronounced m-uhl-OHN.
How popular is the name Malone?
Malone is currently ranked #4872 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Malone?
Common nicknames for Malone include Mal and Lone.
What are good middle names for Malone?
Popular middle name pairings include Malone James, Malone Patrick, Malone Cole, Malone Dean, Malone Gray, Malone Ridge, and Malone Lee.
What are good sibling names for Malone?
Names that pair well with Malone as siblings include Callum, Brennan, Declan, Cassidy, Sloane, Fallon, and Brady.
How many syllables does Malone have?
Malone has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Malone a common or rare name?
Malone is an uncommon name, ranked #4872 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Malone
Malone is a boy name with Irish, American, and English origins . The name means "servant of Saint John" in Irish Gaelic .
Is Malone a boy or girl name? Malone is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #4,872 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #12,762. Malone is more commonly used as a boy name.
Malone is currently ranked #4,872 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Malone has 2 syllables and is pronounced m-uhl-OHN, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Malone include Mal and Lone. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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