Marlow vs Carl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlow

Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

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Marlow Rank #2,491

Carl Rank #1,035

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 vs #2491 for Marlow.

Is Marlow or Carl more popular?

Carl is more popular, ranked #1035 compared to Marlow at #2491 in the United States.

What do Marlow and Carl mean?

Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Marlow and Carl boy or girl names?

Marlow is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.