Boruch vs Mahlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mahlon

Boy #3,441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sickness; weakness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,441
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mal

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Boruch Rank #3,564
Mahlon Rank #3,441

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 vs #3564 for Boruch.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boruch ___

  • Boruch Menachem
  • Boruch Yehuda
  • Boruch Dovid
  • Boruch Chaim
  • Boruch Moshe

Mahlon ___

  • Mahlon James
  • Mahlon Robert
  • Mahlon Edward
  • Mahlon Thomas
  • Mahlon David
  • Mahlon Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boruch

Yaakov Shmuel Rifka Devorah Yitzy

If you choose Mahlon

Naomi Ruth Boaz Ezra Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boruch or Mahlon more popular?

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 compared to Boruch at #3564 in the United States.

What do Boruch and Mahlon mean?

Boruch means "blessed" (Hebrew origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boruch and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Boruch is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.

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