The nameMalo
Malo is a French boy's name of Breton origin, the name of the saint who gave his name to the town of Saint-Malo. Short and seafaring, it has risen sharply since the 2000s.
- Boy's name
- Breton and Welsh
- Feast day
Meaning
Malo comes from the name of the Breton saint Maclou, Machutus in Latin. Its meaning is not known for certain.
Origin
Breton and Welsh. Saint Malo, a monk who came from Wales in the 6th century, became bishop of Alet, near today's Saint-Malo. He is one of the seven founding saints of Brittany. In Normandy he is called Saint Maclou.
History
Long given mostly in Brittany, Malo spread across France in the 2000s and 2010s. Boys named Malo celebrate their name day on 15 November, Saint Maclou's feast.
Malo in other languages
Malo is mostly a Breton and French name. The saint is called Maclou in Normandy and Machutus in Latin. The town of Saint-Malo bears his name.
Famous people named Malo
- Saint Malo, bishop of Alet
- Malo Gusto, footballer
Popularity of the name Malo
Malo in France
Malo was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 10,805 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Malo. Its rise began around 1998, and it peaked in 2021. Half of all babies named Malo in France were born before 2017, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,767 births a year on average, against 1,273 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Malo in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Malo mean?
Malo comes from the name of the Breton saint Maclou, Machutus in Latin. Its meaning is not known for certain.
What is the origin of the name Malo?
Breton and Welsh. Saint Malo, a monk who came from Wales in the 6th century, became bishop of Alet, near today's Saint-Malo. He is one of the seven founding saints of Brittany. In Normandy he is called Saint Maclou.
Is Malo a girl's or a boy's name?
Malo is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Malo?
Variants and related names of Malo include Marlo.
Who are famous people named Malo?
Saint Malo, bishop of Alet; Malo Gusto, footballer.