Marlowe vs Reilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlowe

Girl #624 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"driftwood"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#624
Total SSA Count
476
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Marlo

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marlowe Rank #624
Reilly Rank #2,728

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #624 vs #2728 for Reilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlowe ___

  • Marlowe Jane
  • Marlowe Rose
  • Marlowe Grace
  • Marlowe Quinn
  • Marlowe Sage

Reilly ___

  • Reilly Grace
  • Reilly Ann
  • Reilly Mae
  • Reilly Kate
  • Reilly Claire
  • Reilly Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marlowe

Beckett Sullivan Flynn Scout Harper

If you choose Reilly

Finn Caitlin Declan Sienna Aidan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlowe or Reilly more popular?

Marlowe is more popular, ranked #624 compared to Reilly at #2728 in the United States.

What do Marlowe and Reilly mean?

Marlowe means "driftwood" (Old English origin). Reilly means "courageous, valiant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlowe and Reilly boy or girl names?

Marlowe is primarily a girl name. Reilly is primarily a girl name.

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