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Marlon

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-uhn ]

Girl Name #37,511 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marlon is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRL-uhn.

Parents who love the name Marlon often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#37,511
Total SSA Count
6

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

Also a Boy Name

Marlon is also used as a boy name, ranked #1088.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlon

Is Marlon a boy or girl name?
Marlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #37511. As a boy name, it is ranked #1088. Marlon is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Marlon?
Marlon is pronounced m-AHRL-uhn.
How popular is the name Marlon?
Marlon is currently ranked #37511 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Marlon?
Common nicknames for Marlon include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.
Is Marlon a common or rare name?
Marlon is an uncommon name, ranked #37511 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marlon

Marlon is a girl name .

Is Marlon a boy or girl name? Marlon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #37,511 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,088. Marlon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Marlon is currently ranked #37,511 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marlon include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marlon include Marley, Marlee, Marlowe, Marleigh, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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