Lloyd vs Marlo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lloyd

Boy #1,763 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sacred, holy"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,763
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Llo, Lly, Llie

Playground Safety Score

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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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lloyd Rank #1,763
Marlo Rank #1,696

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1763 for Lloyd.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lloyd ___

  • Lloyd James
  • Lloyd Edward
  • Lloyd Thomas
  • Lloyd George
  • Lloyd Harold
  • Lloyd William

Marlo ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lloyd

Griffith Owen Gareth Rhys Meredith

If you choose Marlo

Arlo Harlow Cora Marlowe Beckett

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lloyd or Marlo more popular?

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Lloyd at #1763 in the United States.

What do Lloyd and Marlo mean?

Lloyd means "sacred, holy" (Welsh origin). Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin).

Are Lloyd and Marlo boy or girl names?

Lloyd is primarily a boy name. Marlo is primarily a boy name.

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