Unisex name · English
Marlowe
Marlowe is a unisex name of English origin, meaning "Driftwood hill". It reads as unmistakably contemporary, and we file it here as a modern name — useful shorthand if you're building a shortlist around a particular feel rather than starting from scratch.
At a glance
- Meaning
- Driftwood hill
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Unisex
- Style
- modern
Names similar to Marlowe
Sharing at least one style with Marlowe — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.
Sibling name pairings
Names that share Marlowe's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.
Questions about the name Marlowe
What does the name Marlowe mean?
Marlowe is of English origin and means "Driftwood hill".
Is Marlowe a popular baby name in the UK?
Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Marlowe" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data.
What names are similar to Marlowe?
Names with a similar style to Marlowe include Isla, Ava, Freya, Willow.
For current official UK popularity rankings, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our Baby Name Finder, or try our due date calculator if you're just getting started.
Reviewed August 2026.