Amelia vs Marlow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marlow Rank #1,318

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1318 for Marlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marlow

Harlow Wren Sloane Beckett Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marlow more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marlow at #1318 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marlow mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marlow means "lake remnants, from the lake land" (Old English origin).

Are Amelia and Marlow boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marlow is primarily a girl name.

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