Marlon

Marlon Meaning & Origin

About Marlon
The name Marlon is of English origin and is derived from the surname Marlowe. It is believed to have originated from a combination of the Old English elements "mere" meaning "lake" and "hlaw" meaning "hill." As a given name, Marlon is often associated with qualities such as strength, leadership, and a deep sense of responsibility. It is a name that conveys a sense of power and determination.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marlon are male.

Marlon Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 5.66% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R L AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈmɑrlən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M645

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marlon in Braille

Here's how to represent Marlon in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marlon in braille

How to Spell the Name Marlon in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marlon using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marlon in sign language

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