Maleo
Latin/Breton · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Maleo
Maleo derives from Latin "malus" meaning "bad" or "evil," though it is more commonly understood as a variant or diminutive form related to Malo, a Breton saint's name.
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Etymology
Maleo derives from Latin "malus" meaning "bad" or "evil," though it is more commonly understood as a variant or diminutive form related to Malo, a Breton saint's name. The name is primarily used in Breton and French-speaking regions, with historical significance tied to Saint Malo, a 6th-century Welsh monk and Christian saint venerated in Brittany.
Maleo currently ranks #10,308 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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