Marlo vs Ransom

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 #1,661 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf"

Origin: Old English/Norman

American English

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Marlo Rank #1,696

Ransom Rank #1,661

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Marlo or Ransom more popular?

Ransom is more popular, ranked #1661 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Marlo and Ransom mean?

Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin). Ransom means "son of Rand, son of the shield-wolf" (Old English/Norman origin).

Are Marlo and Ransom boy or girl names?

Marlo is primarily a boy name. Ransom is primarily a boy name.