Save Type Surname (from given name) Usage Irish Pronounced Pron. O MEEL-woo-əy [key · IPA] Meaning & History Means "descendant of Maolmhuadh", Maolmhuadh being a given name meaning "proud chief", derived from Gaelic maol meaning "chief" and muadh meaning "proud, noble". See All RelationsRelated Names VariantsMalloye, Molloy, Mulloy Categories leadership, virtues Entry updated July 2, 2017