Aedan vs Marlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aedan

Boy #2,590 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,590
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ade, A

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Marlow

Girl #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake remnants, from the lake land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marlo, Lo

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Popularity Comparison

Aedan Rank #2,590
Marlow Rank #1,318

Marlow is more popular, ranked #1318 vs #2590 for Aedan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aedan ___

  • Aedan James
  • Aedan Patrick
  • Aedan Finn
  • Aedan Connor
  • Aedan Sean
  • Aedan Ronan

Marlow ___

  • Marlow James
  • Marlow Grace
  • Marlow Rose
  • Marlow Jane
  • Marlow Quinn
  • Marlow Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aedan

Cormac Cillian Riordan Niamh Saoirse

If you choose Marlow

Harlow Wren Sloane Beckett Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aedan or Marlow more popular?

Marlow is more popular, ranked #1318 compared to Aedan at #2590 in the United States.

What do Aedan and Marlow mean?

Aedan means "little fire" (Old Irish origin). Marlow means "lake remnants, from the lake land" (Old English origin).

Are Aedan and Marlow boy or girl names?

Aedan is primarily a boy name. Marlow is primarily a girl name.

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