BoyIrish origin

Malachy: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

A messenger name meaning devotee of Saint Seachlann.

Origin
Irish
Syllables
3
Current rank
#4754
Peak
#1169 in 1897

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

1897: #116918971920: #470319201930: #384819301950: #355019502000: #470920002005: #457220052010: #386420102015: #617320152020: #47542020#1#6173

What Malachy Means

Malachy is a boy name of Irish origin. A messenger name meaning devotee of Saint Seachlann.

How Popular Malachy Is

Malachy currently ranks #4754 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1169 in 1897. It is rising.

Good to Know About Malachy

  • Malachy has been gaining popularity in recent years.
  • Malachy is a name with Celtic Irish roots.
  • It has a vintage charm that's making a stylish comeback.

Names Like Malachy

Other Irish names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Malachy

Irish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Malachy.

Questions About Malachy

What does Malachy mean?

Malachy is a boy name of Irish origin. A messenger name meaning devotee of Saint Seachlann.

How popular is Malachy?

Malachy currently ranks #4754 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #1169 in 1897. It is rising.

Where does Malachy come from?

Malachy comes from Irish roots. Malachy has been gaining popularity in recent years.

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