Drop of the sea; bitter; or from the hill remains.
Marlo is a modern variant of Mary or Marlene, often associated with the Latin 'stella maris' meaning 'star of the sea'. It also has roots as an English surname referring to a 'remnant of a lake' or 'marshy hill'. The name gained visibility in the mid-20th century through television and remains a chic, gender-neutral choice.
Less common today
Marlo isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,634 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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