Mallon is a unisex name with multiple origins and meanings. If you love the idea of raising a brave and courageous child, then the Old English interpretation, "little strong warrior," will delight you! Mallon is considered a respelling of Malin, a gender-neutral name with both English and Sanskrit roots. As a girl's name, Malin is thought to be a diminutive of Magdalene, which will appeal to a religious parent looking to honor their faith. Malin is a traditional Indian and Sanskrit name for boys, meaning "flowers" and "crowned." Interestingly, Mallon is also an Irish surname, derived from the Irish word for "pleasant," meall.