Richard vs Marlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #2,491 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake meadow"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Marlow Rank #2,491

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #2491 for Marlow.

Is Richard or Marlow more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marlow at #2491 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marlow mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marlow means "lake meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Richard and Marlow boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Marlow is primarily a boy name.