Deegan vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Deegan

Boy #1,678 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of the black-haired one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,678
Total SSA Count
100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dee, Deeg

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Deegan Rank #1,678
Marlo Rank #1,696

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Deegan ___

  • Deegan James
  • Deegan Patrick
  • Deegan Cole
  • Deegan Ryan
  • Deegan John
  • Deegan Quinn

Marlo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Deegan

Keegan Ronan Callum Regan Tiernan

If you choose Marlo

Arlo Harlow Cora Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Deegan or Marlo more popular?

Deegan is more popular, ranked #1678 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Deegan and Marlo mean?

Deegan means "descendant of the black-haired one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Deegan and Marlo boy or girl names?

Deegan is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.

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