Marlowe
MAHR-loh
Popularity
#624
Letters
7
Syllables
2
Origin
English
Total Births
5,854
Peak Year
#523 in 2024
First Recorded
1912
Style
Vintage, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An English surname turned given name, meaning 'driftwood' or 'hill by the lake'.
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The Seeker
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Famous Namesakes
Christopher Marlowe
English playwright, poet, and translator
Marlo Thomas
American actress and activist
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