Marlow
- Pronunciation
- [Mar-low]
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- From The Hill By The Lake. Marshy Meadow.
- Origin
- English
Marlow Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,133 baby boys have been named Marlow. The name peaked in 2021 with 58 US births that year (rank #2365). In 2024, ranked #2490 nationally — 125 places below its 2021 peak.
Top States for Marlow
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Marlow births are: California (55), Minnesota (33), New York (22).
Other English-Origin Names Like Marlow
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6-Letter Names Starting with M
Names with Marlow's exact length and starting letter: Maahes, Mabina, Macala, Macawi, Maccus.
Quick Facts About Marlow
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marlowe | Variant Of Marlene Woman From Magdala. | Female | English |
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Compare Marlow to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Marlow against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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