| Meaning | famous battlefield |
| Origin | English |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Marlo |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Mar-lo |
About Marlo
Picture a name that feels both vintage and utterly contemporary, straddling eras with effortless cool. Marlo achieves this rare quality, offering a sound that's smooth, compact, and inherently stylish. The name carries a creative, artistic vibe that appeals to parents with bohemian sensibilities or appreciation for mid-century aesthetics. Its gender-neutral potential adds modern flexibility, though it maintains strong masculine associations. Marlo's brief two-syllable structure makes it punchy and memorable, while its uncommon status ensures playground uniqueness. The name has an understated sophistication that avoids trying too hard—it simply is cool by nature. Consider how beautifully Marlo ages, working equally well for a toddler, teenager, or distinguished adult. For families seeking something off the beaten path without veering into invented territory, Marlo provides the perfect blend of familiarity and distinctiveness.
Nicknames for Marlo
| Mar |
| Lo |
| M.L. |
| Marley |
Famous People Named Marlo
| Marlo Brando | Iconic actor |
| Marlo Hampton | Reality TV personality |
| Marlo Hoogstraten | Dutch DJ and music producer - known as Bassjackers |
| Marlo Morgan | Australian author |
| Marlo Dianne Stanfield | British actress |
| Marlo Safi | American journalist |
| Marlo Mike | American rapper and hip-hop artist |
| Marlo Mortel | Filipino actor and singer |
| Marlo Sued | Argentine rugby player |
| Marlo Lewis | American writer and analyst |
| Marlo Thomas | American philanthropist and actress |
| Marlo Warburton | Australian musician |
| Marlo van Dijk | Dutch footballer |
| Marlo Dekker | Dutch painter |
| Marlo van Oirschot | Dutch handball player |
| Marlo Miggins | American painter |
| Marlo Steyn | South African cricketer |
| Marlo Laz | American jewelry designer |
Characters Named Marlo
| Marlo Stanfield | Character in the TV series "The Wire" |
| Marlo Chandler | Character in the movie "The Marlo Chronicles" |
| Marlo Higgins | Character in the novel "Marlo Higgins - The Enigma of Black Hollow Lane" |
| Marlo Jurney | Character in the movie "The Awakening" |
| Marlo Farnsworth | Character in the novel "The Marlo Chronicles - Dark Secrets" by Diana Matlin |
| Marlo Simmons | Character in the TV series "Family Ties" |
| Marlo Spark | Character in the movie "The Unusual Suspects" |
| Marlo Evans | Character in the TV series "Hart of Dixie" |
| Marlo Greene | Character in the novel "The Fourth Monkey" by J.D. Barker |
| Marlo Ryan | Character in the movie "The Vanishing" |
| Marlo Davis | Character in the TV series "Under the Dome" |
| Marlo Hartfield | Character in the novel "The Marlo Hartfield Series" by Barry Lee Robinson |
| Marlo Jordan | Character in the movie "Marlo: The Monster Chronicles" |
| Marlo Carter | Character in the TV series "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Marlo Navis | Character in the novel "The Repossession" by Sam Hawksmoor |
| Marlo Stevens | Character in the movie "The Dark Man" |
| Marlo Armstrong | Character in the TV series "Criminal Minds" |
| Marlo Oliver | Character in the novel "Broken Melody" by Phoenix Rayne |
| Marlo Vale | Character in the movie "The Haunting of Marlo Vale" |