boy's name
Maléo
mah-lay-OH (French)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 62
Maléo is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 3.
Maléo Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Maléo?
In 2024, Maléo was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Maléo Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
How Maléo Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Maleo | Maleo is a spelling of Maléo, used in the United States, where it ranks #10,016. | 22 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Maléo
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Maléo Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Maléo over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Maléo
- French mah-lay-OH
Sibling Names for Maléo
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Maléo — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Maléo
Is Maléo a girl's or a boy's name?
Maléo is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Maléo?
Maléo has 3 syllables.
When was Maléo most popular?
Maléo peaked in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Maléo a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Maléo currently ranks #10,016 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.