Marlo

English

"driftwood"

Marlo Origin and Meaning

The name Marlo is a boy's name meaning "driftwood".

Several spelling variations of this name feel stylish for either a boy or girl, including Marlo, Marlow, and Marlowe. This spelling in particular feels in line with trending Arlo and is most evenly divided by gender, with 100 babies of each sex given the name in the US last year.

Popularity of the name Marlo

• 992 Nameberry 2025
• 689 Unique 2024
• 259 Unisex 2023
• 901 England 2023
• 440 Germany 2016

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The name Marlo in Pop Culture

• Marlo Stanfield character in HBO drama The Wire