Marlo vs Lamar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlo

Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #1,517 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the sea, of the lake"

Origin: Old French

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Marlo Rank #1,696

Lamar Rank #1,517

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Marlo or Lamar more popular?

Lamar is more popular, ranked #1517 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Marlo and Lamar mean?

Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin). Lamar means "of the sea, of the lake" (Old French origin).

Are Marlo and Lamar boy or girl names?

Marlo is primarily a boy name. Lamar is primarily a boy name.