English · Boy name
Marlon
“of uncertain origin, perhaps from Merlin”
About the name Marlon
Marlon is of uncertain origin. It may be a form of Merlin, the wizard of Arthurian legend, or it may come from a French surname. The name became well known through the American actor Marlon Brando, who was named after his father, Marlon Brando Sr., and starred in ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and ‘The Godfather’. Other bearers include the American actor and comedian Marlon Wayans.
- Meaning
- of uncertain origin, perhaps from Merlin
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- MAR-lon(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Marlon
- Marlon James
- Marlon Alexander
- Marlon Michael
- Marlon Ray
- Marlon Thomas
Questions about Marlon
- What does Marlon mean?
- Marlon is an English name meaning "of uncertain origin, perhaps from Merlin".
- How do you pronounce Marlon?
- Marlon is pronounced MAR-lon, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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