Mahlon vs Cale

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahlon

Boy #3,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sickness; weakness"

Origin: Hebrew

Christian Jewish American

✓ All Clear

Boy #3,256 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bold, brave"

Origin: Hebrew (from Caleb)

English American

15 High Risk

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Mahlon Rank #3,441

Cale Rank #3,256

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 vs #3441 for Mahlon.

Is Mahlon or Cale more popular?

Cale is more popular, ranked #3256 compared to Mahlon at #3441 in the United States.

What do Mahlon and Cale mean?

Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin). Cale means "bold, brave" (Hebrew (from Caleb) origin).

Are Mahlon and Cale boy or girl names?

Mahlon is primarily a boy name. Cale is primarily a boy name.