Fred vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

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Fred Rank #1,686

Marlo Rank #1,696

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Fred or Marlo more popular?

Fred is more popular, ranked #1686 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Fred and Marlo mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Fred and Marlo boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.