The baby name Marylu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAIR-ee-loo (IPA: /ˈmɛriˌluː/ or /ˈmɛəriˌluː/).
Marylu is English in Origin.
The baby name Marylu is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced MAIR-ee-loo (IPA: /ˈmɛriˌluː/ or /ˈmɛəriˌluː/).
Marylu is English in Origin.
Marylu is a modern blended given name joining Mary with Lu, the latter a short form of Louise/Louisa or the standalone Lou. Mary traces to Hebrew Miryam, with debated meanings that include "beloved," "wished-for child," and "sea of bitterness." Louise comes from the Germanic Ludwig (hlud "fame" + wig "war"), yielding "renowned warrior." As a compound, Marylu can be read with layered senses such as "beloved renowned warrior" or "wished-for warrior."
The name developed from the double name Mary Lou, long familiar in the United States and Canada and especially popular in the mid-20th century. Streamlined spellings and cognates include Mary Lou, Mary-Lou, Marylou, Marylu, Marilu, Marilou, and accented forms Marilú (Spanish) and Marilù (Italian); French usage also favors the hyphen. Nicknames span Mary, Mari, May, Lu, and Lulu. Today Marylu carries a retro-charming, Southern-tinged tone while feeling fresh as a compact, all-in-one form.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #167 | 1 | 3,171 |
| EC | Girls | 0 | #253 | 6 | 3,650 |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #289 | 1 | 8,139 |
| GT | 0 | #334 | 5 | 5,948 | |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #351 | 1 | 5,378 |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MX | 0 | #384 | 30 | 8,339 | |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| PT | Girls | 0 | #470 | 2 | 7,952 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #479 | 27 | 7,500 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| CO | 0 | #507 | 4 | 7,768 | |
| CR | Boys | 0 | #509 | 2 | 10,188 |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #522 | 11 | 11,342 |
| UY | Girls | 0 | #533 | 4 | 6,731 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #561 | 1 | 19,177 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #572 | 918 | 17,781 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #583 | 29 | 9,488 |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #622 | 9 | 8,289 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #789 | 156 | 14,861 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #834 | 18 | 14,098 |
| United States | Girls | 2024 | #912 | 5 | 8,487 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #941 | 138 | 16,140 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #968 | 15 | 16,355 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #986 | 7 | 12,708 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #1,072 | 1 | 24,821 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,362 | 85 | 9,415 |
Marylu is popular in 25 countries — most recent births per country:
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