Marlo
Remnants of a lake (Old English, via Marlowe) or little warlike one (via Marlon / French/Celtic)
Marlo is a english / filipino boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 410, with 17,255 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Remnants of a lake (Old English, via Marlowe) or little warlike one (via Marlon / French/Celtic)
Marlo functions primarily as a variant of the English surname-turned-given-name Marlowe, or an altered form of Marlon. In the Philippines, it is well-established as a standalone masculine name, fitting naturally into local naming conventions alongside similar-sounding names like Carlo, Arlo, and Danilo.
Marlo is commonly derived as a variant of the English names Marlon or Marlowe, or formed as a modern masculine name blending popular syllables (like Carlo/Marco). In the Philippines, it gained traction during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently used as a standalone given name for boys in the Philippines; occasionally shortened to 'Mar' or combined in compound forms like Marlo John or John Marlo.
Related forms
- Marlowe English
- Marlon English
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Marlo with common surname pairs
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How do I use Marlo with two Filipino surnames?
Marlo is the given name. The full name is Marlo + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Marlo a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Marlo is number 410, with 17,255 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.