Descendant of the devotee of Saint John
Derived from the Irish surname Γ Maoil Eoin, this name signifies a descendant of a follower or servant of Saint John. The prefix 'Maoil' refers to a tonsured devotee, while 'Eoin' is the Irish form of John. While historically a surname, it has emerged as a distinctive unisex given name.
Less common today
Malone isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,723 in 2024.
The protagonist of Samuel Beckett's novel Malone Dies Β· Malone Dies
A character in the television series Nikita Β· Nikita
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).