Monroe vs Marlowe

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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Girl #624 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"driftwood"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Marlowe Rank #624

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #624 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Marlowe more popular?

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Marlowe mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marlowe means "driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Marlowe is primarily a girl name.