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Mahlon

Pronunciation: [ m-AYL-awn ]

Girl Name #32,924 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Mahlon is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AYL-awn.

Parents who love the name Mahlon often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#32,924
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mah May Mahie Mahlie

Also a Boy Name

Mahlon is also used as a boy name, ranked #3441.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mahlon

Is Mahlon a boy or girl name?
Mahlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #32924. As a boy name, it is ranked #3441. Mahlon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Mahlon?
Mahlon is pronounced m-AYL-awn.
How popular is the name Mahlon?
Mahlon is currently ranked #32924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Mahlon?
Common nicknames for Mahlon include Mah, May, Mahie, and Mahlie.
Is Mahlon a common or rare name?
Mahlon is an uncommon name, ranked #32924 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Mahlon

Mahlon is a girl name .

Is Mahlon a boy or girl name? Mahlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #32,924 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #3,441. Mahlon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Mahlon is currently ranked #32,924 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Mahlon include Mah, May, Mahie, and Mahlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Mahlon include Mahlani . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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