Marlon

Alternative Spellings: Marlin

Feminine Forms: Marlon

Popularity: The name Marlon ranked 507th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of 2000-2003 Social Security Administration statistics and 497th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: The modern use of this name is due entirely to the popularity of actor Marlon Brando (born 1924), who was named after his father.

Though Brando's family is reputed to be French, there are no similar French personal names. The French surname Marlin, which is related to the Welsh-derived name Merlin, may be a source. Also, it could have developed from the Latin name Marcellus.

Arts and Music

Marlon Jackson (born 1957)
American singer.
- Performed on ''''We Are the World'''' (see list of Performers on ''We Are the World'')
- Member of the Jackson Family (see list of Members of the Jackson Family)

Leadership

Marlon Brando (born 1924)
American actor.
- One of the most influential actors of the 20th century (see list of Twenty pioneers of human expression who enlightened and enlivened the people of the 20th century)

Miscellaneous

Marlon Brando (born 1924)
American actor.
- On the cover of Sgt. Pepper''s Lonely Hearts Club Band (see list of Faces on the Cover of ''Sergeant Pepper'')

Stage and Screen

Marlon Brando (born 1924)
American actor.
- Two-time Academy Award winner: 1954, for On the Waterfront; in 1972 he refused the award for The Godfather (see list of Oscar Winners for Best Actor)
- Winner of the 1952 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor award, for Viva Zapata! (see list of Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Winners)
- Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame for Motion Picture (see list of Movie Personalities with Stars in the Hollywood Walk of Fame)


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Marla
Marleen
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Marlyn
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Merlene
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Myrline
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Melba
Myrna
Maryland
Teddy

Teasing Nicknames:

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Marlin
a species of fish
Merlin
Marlon Brando
Marlin Perkins
Marlon Jackson
one of the Jackson-Five
Marty Farty
Marty
Nolram
Marlon Wayans
Marvin

Narrative: The modern use of this name is due entirely to the popularity of actor Marlon Brando (born 1924), who was named after his father.

Though Brando's family is reputed to be French, there are no similar French personal names. The French surname Marlin, which is related to the name Merlin, may be a source. Also, it could be an altered form derived from Marcus.

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