What does the name Marlon mean?

The name Marlon means "Devoted to the god of war".

What is the origin of the name Marlon?

Marlon is a name of Latin origin.

In 2023, 200 babies were named Marlon in the United States. The name is currently falling in popularity.

Yes, Marlon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 200 ↘

All-Time Total: 30,759

Peak Year: 1972

Marlon is of English origin and is derived from the combination of the names Mary and Lon.

Marlon Brando - Actor, known for "The Godfather" and "A Streetcar Named Desire."
Marlon Wayans - Comedian, actor, known for "Scary Movie" series.
Marlon James - Author, won the Man Booker Prize.
Marlon Samuels - Cricketer, played for West Indies.
Marlon Byrd - Baseball player, MLB outfielder.
Marlon Moraes - MMA fighter, former WSOF bantamweight champion.
Marlon Vera - MMA fighter, competes in the UFC.
Marlon Roudette - Musician, known for "New Age."
Marlon Harewood - Footballer, played for West Ham United.
Marlon Anderson - Baseball player, MLB infielder.

Boy names closely related to Marlon

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Girl names closely related to Marlon

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Names with similar meaning to Marlon

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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