Marlo

The first name Marlo is gender-neutral and means 'the one from the hill by the lake'. It is a shortened form of the English name Marlow, which is used as both a place and family name. The name is composed of the Old English words mere for 'lake, pond' and hlǣw for 'mountain, hill'.

What does the name Marlo mean?

Marlo is a unisex name meaning 'the one from the hill by the lake'. It is derived from the English name Marlow, which originally is a place and family name formed from the Old English terms mere for 'lake, pond' and hlǣw for 'mountain, hill'. In its feminine form, Marlo is also a short form of Margarete, which means 'the pearl', derived from Ancient Greek margarites and Latin margarita. The name Marlo has primarily gained popularity in English-speaking regions but can also be found in Germany. Notable personalities with this name include Australian actress Marlo Kelly and American actress Marlo Thomas, whose full name is Margaret Julia Thomas.

Where does the name Marlo come from?

Marlo is a first name that is used for both men and women and has Old English and Ancient Greek roots. It means 'the one from the hill by the lake' or 'the pearl'.

How do you pronounce Marlo?

The pronunciation of the name Marlo is melodic and consists of two syllables. It is pronounced as 'Mar-lo' [ˈmaʁloː], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that radiates warmth. The rolling r adds a fine roughness, while the second syllable '-lo' ends softly and roundly. Marlo combines strength and gentleness, presenting itself as a modern name with a clear sound structure.

When is the name day of Marlo?

The name day for Marlo, as a variant of Margarete, is celebrated on July 20 to commemorate Saint Margaret of Antioch.

Popularity

In Germany, Marlo enjoys great popularity. Currently, it ranks 115th among the most common male first names. In the last ten years, Marlo has been given as a first name about 3,600 times, placing it 207th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it holds the 258th position. The global popularity and frequency of Marlo is reflected in its rankings in the name charts of various countries. For example, Marlo ranked 115th in Germany in 2024.

Nicknames & pet names

Arlo / Mallu / Marlchen / Marli / Marlinsky / Marlito / Marnie / Mo

Famous people

• Marlo Carter Kirkpatrick (Japanese photographer)
• Marlo Delgado Suarez (boxer from Ecuador)
• Marlo Lewis (American film producer)
• Marlo Meekins (artist from America)
• Marlo Morgan (American author & physician)
• Marlo Mortel (singer from the Philippines)
• Marlo Perry (American football player)
• Marlo Poras (American film director)