Orson vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orson

Boy #1,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little bear, bear cub"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Orson Rank #1,501

Marlo Rank #1,696

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Is Orson or Marlo more popular?

Orson is more popular, ranked #1501 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Orson and Marlo mean?

Orson means "little bear, bear cub" (Old French origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Orson and Marlo boy or girl names?

Orson is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.