Arrow vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arrow

Boy #1,674 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"swift projectile, arrow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,674
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ari, Ro

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Marlo

Boy #1,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"remnants of the lake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,696
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, May, Maie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Arrow Rank #1,674
Marlo Rank #1,696

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arrow ___

  • Arrow James
  • Arrow Cole
  • Arrow Reed
  • Arrow Finn
  • Arrow Blake
  • Arrow Dean

Marlo ___

  • Marlo James
  • Marlo Ray
  • Marlo Lee
  • Marlo Finn
  • Marlo West

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arrow

Archer Hunter Scout Wren Sage

If you choose Marlo

Arlo Harlow Cora Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arrow or Marlo more popular?

Arrow is more popular, ranked #1674 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Arrow and Marlo mean?

Arrow means "swift projectile, arrow" (Old English origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Arrow and Marlo boy or girl names?

Arrow is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.

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