Gamaliel vs Mahlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gamaliel

Boy #3,541 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my reward"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Biblical American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,541
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gam, Gamal, Mali

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gamaliel Rank #3,541
Mahlon Rank #3,441

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 vs #3541 for Gamaliel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gamaliel ___

  • Gamaliel David
  • Gamaliel Elias
  • Gamaliel Isaac
  • Gamaliel Joseph
  • Gamaliel Tobias
  • Gamaliel Emmanuel

Mahlon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gamaliel

Ezekiel Matthias Tobias Miriam Deborah

If you choose Mahlon

Naomi Ruth Boaz Ezra Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gamaliel or Mahlon more popular?

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 compared to Gamaliel at #3541 in the United States.

What do Gamaliel and Mahlon mean?

Gamaliel means "God is my reward" (Hebrew origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gamaliel and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Gamaliel is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.

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