Reef vs Marlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reef

Boy #2,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea"

Origin: English

Australian American English

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Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Reef Rank #2,557

Marlow Rank #2,491

Marlow is more popular, ranked #2491 vs #2557 for Reef.

Is Reef or Marlow more popular?

Marlow is more popular, ranked #2491 compared to Reef at #2557 in the United States.

What do Reef and Marlow mean?

Reef means "ridge of rock or coral beneath the sea" (English origin). Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Reef and Marlow boy or girl names?

Reef is primarily a boy name. Marlow is primarily a boy name.