The nameMarlo
Marlo is a short, modern name for boys and girls, linked to Marlon and Marlowe.
- Unisex name
- English
Meaning
Marlo may come from Marlowe, an English surname meaning "driftwood" or "remnant of a lake".
Origin
English.
History
The actress Marlo Thomas made it known for girls. In England and Wales Marlo reached 702nd for boys in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Famous people named Marlo
- Marlo Thomas, actress
Popularity of the name Marlo
Marlo in the United States
Marlo was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 3,201 births over the decade, 30% of all recorded babies named Marlo. Its rise began around 1966, and it peaked in 1970. Half of all babies named Marlo in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 194 births a year on average, against 154 in the five years before.
Marlo in France
Marlo was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 280 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Marlo. Its rise began around 2010, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Marlo in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 48 births a year on average, against 35 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Marlo
Names from the same generation as Marlo, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Marlo mean?
Marlo may come from Marlowe, an English surname meaning "driftwood" or "remnant of a lake".
What is the origin of the name Marlo?
English.
Is Marlo a girl's or a boy's name?
Marlo is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys. In the United States, 67% of the babies named Marlo are girls.
How popular is the name Marlo?
In 2024, Marlo was the 1704th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 119 births.
What are the variants of the name Marlo?
Variants and related names of Marlo include Malo and Mario.
What are good sibling names for Marlo?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Imogen, Khadija, Mae and Alba for a sister, Eliott, Avraham, Yuri and Lucien for a brother.
Who are famous people named Marlo?
Marlo Thomas, actress.