Monroe vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Marlon Rank #1,088

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Marlon more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Marlon mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Monroe and Marlon boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.