What origin is the name Mal?

Mal comes from hebrew naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Mal a popular name?

Mal is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Mal does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good sister names for Mal?

Names from the same hebrew tradition pair naturally with Mal — for example Isabella, Abigail, Elizabeth. You can browse more on our hebrew names page.

Mal

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Mal

Mal

Boy

hebrew

1 syllable

Mal is a hebrew boy's name meaning "Of Hebrew origin, this name means a messenger of God or refers to a chief or leader within a community.".

Mal is a boy name of hebrew origin meaning "Of Hebrew origin, this name means a messenger of God or refers to a chief or leader within a community.". At just 3 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 1 syllable.

Origin: hebrew
Gender: Boy
Syllables: 1

Meaning compiled from public name lists.