Hal vs Mahlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #3,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sickness; weakness"

Origin: Hebrew

Christian Jewish American

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Hal Rank #3,485

Mahlon Rank #3,441

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Hal or Mahlon more popular?

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Hal and Mahlon mean?

Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hal and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Hal is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.