Marlow

English

"driftwood"

Marlow Origin and Meaning

The name Marlow is a boy's name of English origin meaning "driftwood".

Marlow is a suave, unusual surname-name that was chosen by Celine designer Phoebe Philo for her older son. Caveat: it sounds just like the feminine Marlo and, with the addition of a final 'e', has begun to be used for girls.

Marlow Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 592 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Marlow

• 592 Nameberry 2025
• 632 England 2023

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Famous People Named Marlow

• Marlow Stern American journalist

The name Marlow in Pop Culture

• Charles Marlow main character in "Heart of Darkness" by Joseph Conrad
• "Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death " video game