Johnson 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

Johnson Rank #3,553
Mahlon Rank #3,441

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 vs #3553 for Johnson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Johnson ___

  • Johnson Lee
  • Johnson James
  • Johnson Wayne
  • Johnson Ray
  • Johnson Michael
  • Johnson Dean

Mahlon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Johnson

Jackson Harrison Mason Madison Emerson

If you choose Mahlon

Naomi Ruth Boaz Ezra Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Johnson or Mahlon more popular?

Mahlon is more popular, ranked #3441 compared to Johnson at #3553 in the United States.

What do Johnson and Mahlon mean?

Johnson means "son of John" (English origin). Mahlon means "sickness; weakness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Johnson and Mahlon boy or girl names?

Johnson is primarily a boy name. Mahlon is primarily a boy name.

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