Marlow vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlow

Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Marlow Rank #2,491

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2491 for Marlow.

Is Marlow or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marlow at #2491 in the United States.

What do Marlow and Richard mean?

Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marlow and Richard boy or girl names?

Marlow is primarily a boy name. Richard is primarily a boy name.