Driftwood or lake remains
Derived from Old English elements, it most likely refers to a 'lake remnant' or 'driftwood' found at a marshy pool. It originally served as a surname for families from the town of Marlow in Buckinghamshire, England.
Less common today
Marlow isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,164 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
United States Senator from Kentucky
A character in the novel 'The Great Santini' · The Great Santini
