Marlow vs Princess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlow

Girl #1,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lake remnants, from the lake land"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,318
Total SSA Count
174
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marlo, Lo

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Princess

Girl #1,145 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"royal daughter, daughter of a king"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Nigerian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,145
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Priss, Princy

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Popularity Comparison

Marlow Rank #1,318
Princess Rank #1,145

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 vs #1318 for Marlow.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlow ___

  • Marlow James
  • Marlow Grace
  • Marlow Rose
  • Marlow Jane
  • Marlow Quinn
  • Marlow Jean

Princess ___

  • Princess Grace
  • Princess Divine
  • Princess Marie
  • Princess Faith
  • Princess Amara
  • Princess Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlow

Harlow Wren Sloane Beckett Piper

If you choose Princess

Prince Diamond Royal Glory Treasure

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlow or Princess more popular?

Princess is more popular, ranked #1145 compared to Marlow at #1318 in the United States.

What do Marlow and Princess mean?

Marlow means "lake remnants, from the lake land" (Old English origin). Princess means "royal daughter, daughter of a king" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Marlow and Princess boy or girl names?

Marlow is primarily a girl name. Princess is primarily a girl name.

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