Marlon Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Marlon Overview

Meaning

Little hawk, falcon, fortress of the sea

Gender

Boy

Origin

English, Welsh

Etymology

The name Marlon is of English origin, possibly derived from the Old French name Marle or the Gaelic name Merlin, meaning “little hawk” or “sea fortress.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈmɑːrlən/

Popularity

Marlon is moderately popular worldwide. In the USA, Marlon has recently ranked around #800 in the top baby names list.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

6 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Classic, Vintage, Cool

Associated Traits

Strong, independent, creative, and charismatic.
A Deep Dive

Marlon Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Marlonn, Marlan, Marlen

Common Nicknames

Loni, Marly

Diminutives

Mar, Marlo

Famous People

  • Marlon Brando
    (American, Actor)
  • Marlon Wayans
    (American, Comedian)
  • Marlon Jackson
    (American, Singer)
  • Marlon Teixeira
    (Brazilian, Model)
  • Marlon Roudette
    (British, Musician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Marlon Brando
    ("The Godfather," Film)
  • Marlon Wayans
    ("White Chicks," Film)
  • "Marlon"
    (2017 TV Series)
  • Marlon
    ("Finding Nemo," Film)
  • Marlon Williams
    ("Make Way for Love," Album)
  • "Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of the Vice President"
    (Children's Book)

What Is the Meaning of Marlon?

The name Marlon primarily means “little hawk” or “falcon” in French, symbolizing a small but powerful bird of prey. It also has Welsh roots, where it means “fortress of the sea,” denoting strength and resilience​

What Is the Origin of The Name Marlon?

The name Marlon has roots in both English and Welsh languages. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word “merle,” meaning “blackbird,” and the Welsh “marl,” meaning “sea.”

Marlon Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Marlon in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#10282021#9922022#9392023
Top 3 Rankings#2171972#2331973#2561974

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Marlon

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023939
(+53 from 2022)
239
(+14 from 2022)
0.01305
2022992
(+36 from 2021)
225
(+12 from 2021)
0.01201
20211028
(-44 from 2020)
213
(-3 from 2020)
0.01137
2020984
(-129 from 2019)
216
(-44 from 2019)
0.01168
2019855
(-7 from 2018)
260
(-1 from 2018)
0.01353
2018848
(-56 from 2017)
261
(-30 from 2017)
0.01343
2017792
(+17 from 2016)
291
(+7 from 2016)
0.01470
2016809
(+7 from 2015)
284
(+7 from 2015)
0.01402
2015816
(-73 from 2014)
277
(-42 from 2014)
0.01355
2014743
(-26 from 2013)
319
(-8 from 2013)
0.01557
2013717
(-22 from 2012)
327
(-13 from 2012)
0.01618
2012695
(-57 from 2011)
340
(-27 from 2011)
0.01676
2011638
(-32 from 2010)
367
(-44 from 2010)
0.01807
2010606
(+43 from 2009)
411
(+29 from 2009)
0.02001
2009649
(-81 from 2008)
382
(-73 from 2008)
0.01801
2008568
(-17 from 2007)
455
(-12 from 2007)
0.02087
2007551
(-42 from 2006)
467
(-42 from 2006)
0.02108
2006509
(+5 from 2005)
509
(+31 from 2005)
0.02322
2005514
(+7 from 2004)
478
(+18 from 2004)
0.02247
2004521
(-2 from 2003)
460
(-2 from 2003)
0.02177
2003519
(-9 from 2002)
462
(+15 from 2002)
0.02199
2002510
(-9 from 2001)
447
(-7 from 2001)
0.02163
2001501
(+6 from 2000)
454
(+2 from 2000)
0.02195
2000507
(-10 from 1999)
452
(+15 from 1999)
0.02164
1999497
(-5 from 1998)
437
(-5 from 1998)
0.02143
1998492
(-30 from 1997)
442
(-37 from 1997)
0.02180
1997462
(+7 from 1996)
479
(+13 from 1996)
0.02398
1996469
(+19 from 1995)
466
(+23 from 1995)
0.02326
1995488
(-9 from 1994)
443
(-2 from 1994)
0.02202
1994479
(+3 from 1993)
445
(+9 from 1993)
0.02183
1993482
(-7 from 1992)
436
(-16 from 1992)
0.02111
1992475
(-26 from 1991)
452
(-29 from 1991)
0.02153
1991449
(+8 from 1990)
481
(+12 from 1990)
0.02269
1990457
(+6 from 1989)
469
(+56 from 1989)
0.02179
1989463
(-54 from 1988)
413
(-74 from 1988)
0.01970
1988409
(+23 from 1987)
487
(+72 from 1987)
0.02432
1987432
No change from 1986
415
(+13 from 1986)
0.02128
1986432
(-71 from 1985)
402
(-107 from 1985)
0.02092
1985361
(+9 from 1984)
509
(+33 from 1984)
0.02645
1984370
(+37 from 1983)
476
(+75 from 1983)
0.02536
1983407
(-29 from 1982)
401
(-56 from 1982)
0.02152
1982378
(+13 from 1981)
457
(+28 from 1981)
0.02422
1981391
(-49 from 1980)
429
(-109 from 1980)
0.02304
1980342
(-23 from 1979)
538
(-53 from 1979)
0.02901
1979319
(+11 from 1978)
591
(+61 from 1978)
0.03299
1978330
(-33 from 1977)
530
(-122 from 1977)
0.03102
1977297
(-34 from 1976)
652
(-91 from 1976)
0.03814
1976263
(+34 from 1975)
743
(+104 from 1975)
0.04551
1975297
(-41 from 1974)
639
(-118 from 1974)
0.03939
1974256
(-23 from 1973)
757
(-146 from 1973)
0.04643
1973233
(-16 from 1972)
903
(-126 from 1972)
0.05596
1972217
(+59 from 1971)
1029
(+263 from 1971)
0.06147
1971276
(+102 from 1970)
766
(+308 from 1970)
0.04214
1970378
(+134 from 1969)
458
(+227 from 1969)
0.02404
1969512
(-19 from 1968)
231
(-4 from 1968)
0.01263
1968493
(-63 from 1967)
235
(-76 from 1967)
0.01324
1967430
(+46 from 1966)
311
(+52 from 1966)
0.01748
1966476
(+5 from 1965)
259
(-1 from 1965)
0.01425
1965481
(+1 from 1964)
260
(-7 from 1964)
0.01372
1964482
(-54 from 1963)
267
(-83 from 1963)
0.01317
1963428
(+40 from 1962)
350
(+60 from 1962)
0.01695
1962468
(-3 from 1961)
290
(-13 from 1961)
0.01380
1961465
(-2 from 1960)
303
(+8 from 1960)
0.01405
1960463
(+14 from 1959)
295
(+27 from 1959)
0.01362
1959477
(-54 from 1958)
268
(-78 from 1958)
0.01237
1958423
(+26 from 1957)
346
(+52 from 1957)
0.01606
1957449
(-54 from 1956)
294
(-71 from 1956)
0.01343
1956395
(-51 from 1955)
365
(-84 from 1955)
0.01701
1955344
(+165 from 1954)
449
(+246 from 1954)
0.02148
1954509
(+265 from 1953)
203
(+119 from 1953)
0.00981
1953774
(-65 from 1952)
84
(-14 from 1952)
0.00420
1952709
(+138 from 1951)
98
(+30 from 1951)
0.00497
1951847
(+113 from 1950)
68
(+16 from 1950)
0.00356
1950960
(+225 from 1949)
52
(+16 from 1949)
0.00286
19491185
(+215 from 1948)
36
(+9 from 1948)
0.00200
19481400
(-64 from 1947)
27
(-3 from 1947)
0.00151
19471336
(-37 from 1946)
30
(+1 from 1946)
0.00162
19461299
(-95 from 1945)
29
(-1 from 1945)
0.00176
19451204
(+234 from 1944)
30
(+8 from 1944)
0.00219
19441438
(-179 from 1943)
22
(-8 from 1943)
0.00158
19431259
(-185 from 1942)
30
(-10 from 1942)
0.00206
19421074
(-55 from 1941)
40
No change from 1941
0.00284
19411019
(+554 from 1940)
40
(+21 from 1940)
0.00319
19401573
(-251 from 1939)
19
(-6 from 1939)
0.00160
19391322
(+199 from 1938)
25
(+5 from 1938)
0.00221
19381521
(-177 from 1937)
20
(-5 from 1937)
0.00176
19371344
(-73 from 1936)
25
(-2 from 1936)
0.00229
19361271
(-77 from 1935)
27
(-4 from 1935)
0.00254
19351194
(+304 from 1934)
31
(+10 from 1934)
0.00290
19341498
(-188 from 1933)
21
(-5 from 1933)
0.00198
19331310
(+155 from 1932)
26
(+3 from 1932)
0.00255
19321465
(-71 from 1931)
23
(-2 from 1931)
0.00214
19311394
(+165 from 1930)
25
(+3 from 1930)
0.00234
19301559
(-220 from 1929)
22
(-6 from 1929)
0.00195
19291339
(+141 from 1928)
28
(+3 from 1928)
0.00253
19281480
(+212 from 1927)
25
(+4 from 1927)
0.00219
19271692
(+289 from 1926)
21
(+5 from 1926)
0.00181
19261981
(-302 from 1925)
16
(-5 from 1925)
0.00140
19251679
(-51 from 1924)
21
(-2 from 1924)
0.00182
19241628
(+495 from 1923)
23
(+8 from 1923)
0.00197
19232123
(+678 from 1922)
15
(+5 from 1922)
0.00132
19222801
(-425 from 1921)
10
(-3 from 1921)
0.00089
19212376
(-784 from 1920)
13
(-10 from 1920)
0.00114
19201592
(+1285 from 1919)
23
(+14 from 1919)
0.00209
19192877
(-454 from 1917)
9
(-2 from 1917)
0.00089
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19172423
(+503 from 1916)
11
(+3 from 1916)
0.00115
19162926
(-305 from 1915)
8
(-1 from 1915)
0.00087
19152621
(+643 from 1914)
9
(+4 from 1914)
0.00102
19143264
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00073
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Marlon

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#9402021#10452022#7812023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#7752021#7332022#9842023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#8652021#9372022#9452023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#5672021#7782022#7582023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#11172020#14182021#12362022

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#4452021#6322022#5652023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#14292021#14852022#7002023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#7342017#8442018#8742020

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10872020#12422022#8412023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6882016#5582017#7282021

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#11312021#8842022#8902023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#9162020#9182022#12212023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#9942021#5562022#6832023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#8182021#9112022#7472023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#8322018#6752019#9622021

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#6002017#5882018#6062023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#12732015#11802018#13612022

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#6112020#7742022#5902023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#7742015#7792017#7572023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#7322009#5492010#7262012

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#9432018#9582020#9852022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2622001#2682004#2562008

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5922007#4962010#6432023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6852020#8082021#8402022

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#7562008#6322010#7732015

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#5012007#4182010#3972018

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5212003#4862005#5722006

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#6122009#6752012#8452017

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#4211977#3951987#6642012

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#4542013#4342016#5542018

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#9002015#9642022#10682023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#7842011#6432013#7592018

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#5892009#8272010#8052011

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3761959#2941960#3371980

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3191963#6652008#5562012

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2381975#2731996#3022010

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3391957#3551985#3781994

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#5851999#6072006

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2691958

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1341972

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3481958

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2271962

Popularity Rankings for Marlon in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#582021#492022#452023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#1072020#862021#1112022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1832020#1252021#1292022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1902020

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1942023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#5292012#4652015#3252018

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3692016#3302018#3492020

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#3782022#5082023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#4232003

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7322015#6632016

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7862010#9702018#9802021

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#8892003#8412004#9542005

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#13352017#14032020#15152022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Marlon a Name for Boys or Girls?

Marlon is predominantly used as a name for boys, reflecting its masculine roots and historical usage. While names can be flexible, Marlon has traditionally been associated with male individuals due to its etymology and cultural associations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Marlon

Marlon in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Marlon Brando (Actor, 1924–2004): An iconic American actor known for his powerful performances in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Godfather."
  • Marlon Wayans (Comedian, born 1972): A popular American comedian and actor famous for his roles in "Scary Movie" and "White Chicks."
  • Marlon Jackson (Singer, born 1957): An American singer and member of the legendary Jackson 5.
  • Marlon Teixeira (Model, born 1991): A Brazilian model renowned for his work with major fashion brands like Dolce & Gabbana.
  • Marlon Roudette (Musician, born 1983): A British musician and songwriter known for his hit single "When the Beat Drops Out."
  • Marlon Brando ("The Godfather," 1972 Film): An iconic actor known for his role as Vito Corleone in this classic crime film.
  • Marlon Wayans ("White Chicks," 2004 Film): A comedian and actor famous for his role as an FBI agent disguised as a woman.
  • "Marlon" (2017 TV Series): A sitcom starring Marlon Wayans as a loving but unconventional father.
  • Marlon ("Finding Nemo," 2003 Film): A clownfish father who goes on a journey to find his lost son, Nemo.
  • Marlon Williams ("Make Way for Love," 2018 Album): A New Zealand singer-songwriter known for his soulful music.
  • "Marlon Bundo's Day in the Life of the Vice President" (2018 Children's Book): A charming story about a rabbit living with the Vice President of the United States.
  • Marlon Jackson ("The Jackson 5," 1964 Band): A member of the famous Jackson family known for their hit songs and influence on pop music.
  • "Marlon" (2021 Novel): A mystery novel centered around a detective named Marlon uncovering a series of crimes in his city.
  • Marlon Mack ("NFL," 2017 Athlete): A professional football player known for his performances as a running back in the NFL.
  • Marlon Dingle ("Emmerdale," 1996 TV Series): A character in the long-running British soap opera known for his humorous and often touching storylines.
  • None

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