Boy Name
Marlow
Marlow means “Mountain, hill”. It is used as a boy's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Considering Marlow? It is a boy name whose meaning is "Mountain, hill", and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Marley.
Marlow meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Mountain, hill
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Marlow as M·A·R·L·O·W, with 6 letters and a boy usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Marlow is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Marlow variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Marlowa, Marlowe, Marlowy, Marlo.
- Nicknames: Mar and M.
- Middle names: Pair Marlow with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Marlow middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Marley, Marlo, Marlowe, Marlee, Merril — full picks on the sibling names for Marlow guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Marlow? Browse our names like Marlow guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
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Frequently asked about Marlow
What does the name Marlow mean?
Marlow means "Mountain, hill". The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Marlow is used as a boy name.
What is the origin of Marlow?
The exact origin of Marlow is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Marlow?
Marlow has 6 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Marlow a boy's or girl's name?
Marlow is primarily used as a boy's name in US records.
How popular is Marlow in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Marlow sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Marlow?
Names that share Marlow's sound and style include Marley, Marlo, Marlowe, Marlee, Merril.
What middle names pair well with Marlow?
Good middle-name fits for Marlow pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Marlow is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Marlow is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Marlow?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Marlow share its rhythm without rhyming — Marley, Marlo, Marlowe all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.