Emilee vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilee

Girl #1,693 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,693
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Em, Emmy, Millie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilee Rank #1,693
Marlo Rank #1,696

Emilee is more popular, ranked #1693 vs #1696 for Marlo.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emilee ___

  • Emilee Rose
  • Emilee Grace
  • Emilee Ann
  • Emilee Claire
  • Emilee Jane

Marlo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emilee

Olivia Charlotte Ethan Liam Sophie

If you choose Marlo

Arlo Harlow Cora Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilee or Marlo more popular?

Emilee is more popular, ranked #1693 compared to Marlo at #1696 in the United States.

What do Emilee and Marlo mean?

Emilee means "rival, industrious" (Latin origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Emilee and Marlo boy or girl names?

Emilee is primarily a girl name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.

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