Drayton vs Mahlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Drayton

Boy #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"farm by the dragging place"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dray, Drake

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Drayton Rank #3,339
Mahlon Rank #3,441

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 vs #3441 for Mahlon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Drayton ___

  • Drayton James
  • Drayton Cole
  • Drayton Lee
  • Drayton Wayne
  • Drayton Scott
  • Drayton Blake

Mahlon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Drayton

Payton Clayton Holden Sutton Beckett

If you choose Mahlon

Naomi Ruth Boaz Ezra Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Drayton or Mahlon more popular?

Drayton is more popular, ranked #3339 compared to Mahlon at #3441 in the United States.

What do Drayton and Mahlon mean?

Drayton means "farm by the dragging place" (Old English origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Drayton and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Drayton is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.

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