Marl
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Marl first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 26 babies have been named Marl in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Marl is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,297 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,297
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English origin
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Old French/Latin origin
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Latin costa via French origin
"coast, side"
#28,101 in US
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