Emet vs Mahlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emet

Boy #3,278 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"faithfulness, reliability"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,278
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emet Rank #3,278
Mahlon Rank #3,441

Emet is more popular, ranked #3278 vs #3441 for Mahlon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emet ___

  • Emet Lior
  • Emet Dov
  • Emet Asher
  • Emet Nir
  • Emet Gal
  • Emet Or

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 Emet

Tal Amir Noa Lior Ilan

If you choose Mahlon

Naomi Ruth Boaz Ezra Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emet or Mahlon more popular?

Emet is more popular, ranked #3278 compared to Mahlon at #3441 in the United States.

What do Emet and Mahlon mean?

Emet means "faithfulness, reliability" (Hebrew origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emet and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Emet is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.

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