Marlin vs Lloyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Lloyd Rank #1,763

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Marlin or Lloyd more popular?

Lloyd is more popular, ranked #1763 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Lloyd mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin).

Are Marlin and Lloyd boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Lloyd is primarily a boy name.