Larry vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Larry

Boy #1,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crowned with laurels, victorious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American British Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,070
Total SSA Count
204
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Larry Rank #1,070
Marlon Rank #1,088

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Larry or Marlon more popular?

Larry is more popular, ranked #1070 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Larry and Marlon mean?

Larry means "crowned with laurels, victorious" (Latin origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Larry and Marlon boy or girl names?

Larry is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.

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