Mahlon
Mahlon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Mahlon
- A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew מַחְלוֹן (makhlón).
How popular is Mahlon?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 5,660 boys in the U.S. have been named Mahlon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14468 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #491 in 1896. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Mahlon FAQ
What does the name Mahlon mean?
A male given name from Hebrew of biblical origin. From Biblical Hebrew מַחְלוֹן (makhlón).
What is the origin of the name Mahlon?
Mahlon is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Mahlon?
Since 1880, 23 girls and 5,660 boys in the U.S. have been named Mahlon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #14468 in 2020. Its highest rank for boys was #491 in 1896. In 2025, 44 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Mahlon a boy or girl name?
Mahlon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 23 girls and 5,660 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.