Marlon \m(a)-rlon, mar-lon\ as a boy's name (also used as girl's name Marlon), is pronounced MAR-lon. It is of English origin. Possibly (Old French) "little hawk", or a variant of Merlin or Marcellus. Modern use is inspired by actor Marlon Brando.

Marlon has 6 variant forms: Marlan, Marland, Marlen, Marlin, Marlinn and Marlonn.

Baby names that sound like Marlon are Marlond, Marlondo, Merlyn and Merlen.