Alma vs Marlowe

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Marlowe Rank #624

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 vs #624 for Marlowe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Marlowe ___

  • Marlowe Jane
  • Marlowe Rose
  • Marlowe Grace
  • Marlowe Quinn
  • Marlowe Sage

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Marlowe more popular?

Alma is more popular, ranked #472 compared to Marlowe at #624 in the United States.

What do Alma and Marlowe mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Marlowe means "driftwood" (Old English origin).

Are Alma and Marlowe boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Marlowe is primarily a girl name.

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