Marlow vs Allister

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlow

Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #2,601 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish English Celtic

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Marlow Rank #2,491

Allister Rank #2,601

Marlow is more popular, ranked #2491 vs #2601 for Allister.

Is Marlow or Allister more popular?

Marlow is more popular, ranked #2491 compared to Allister at #2601 in the United States.

What do Marlow and Allister mean?

Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin). Allister means "defender of men" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlow and Allister boy or girl names?

Marlow is primarily a boy name. Allister is primarily a boy name.