Mahlon

Hebrew

"sickly"

Mahlon Origin and Meaning

The name Mahlon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "sickly".

Obscure Old Testament name -- he was the son of Naomi and the husband of Ruth -- that's become even more obscure over the past century, perhaps due to its unappealing meaning.

Mahlon Rank in US Top 1000

# 957 in the US

Mahlon Popularity

• 1723 Nameberry 2024

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