Marlowe vs Payson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlowe

Boy #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of a lake, driftwood"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)"

Origin: Old English/Latin

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Marlowe Rank #2,781

Payson Rank #2,637

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 vs #2781 for Marlowe.

Is Marlowe or Payson more popular?

Payson is more popular, ranked #2637 compared to Marlowe at #2781 in the United States.

What do Marlowe and Payson mean?

Marlowe means "remnants of a lake, driftwood" (Old English origin). Payson means "son of Paye/Pace (son of Peace)" (Old English/Latin origin).

Are Marlowe and Payson boy or girl names?

Marlowe is primarily a boy name. Payson is primarily a boy name.