Marlo vs Percival

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Marlo Rank #1,696
Percival Rank #1,765

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 vs #1765 for Percival.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlo ___

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

Percival ___

  • Percival James
  • Percival Arthur
  • Percival Edward
  • Percival William
  • Percival Hugo
  • Percival Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlo or Percival more popular?

Marlo is more popular, ranked #1696 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Marlo and Percival mean?

Marlo means "remnants of the lake" (Old English origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Marlo and Percival boy or girl names?

Marlo is primarily a boy name. Percival is primarily a boy name.

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