Carlyn vs Marilyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carlyn

Girl #6,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

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Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Carlyn Rank #6,613

Marilyn Rank #666

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 vs #6613 for Carlyn.

Is Carlyn or Marilyn more popular?

Marilyn is more popular, ranked #666 compared to Carlyn at #6613 in the United States.

What do Carlyn and Marilyn mean?

Carlyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Marilyn means "beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Carlyn and Marilyn boy or girl names?

Carlyn is primarily a girl name. Marilyn is primarily a girl name.