Lake vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lake

Boy #1,633 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"a large inland body of water"

Origin: Old French via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,633
Total SSA Count
104
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Lake Rank #1,633
Marlo Rank #1,696

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake or Marlo more popular?

Lake is more popular, ranked #1633 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Lake and Marlo mean?

Lake means "a large inland body of water" (Old French via Latin origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Lake and Marlo boy or girl names?

Lake is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.

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