Charley vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Charley Rank #1,838

Marlin Rank #1,945

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Is Charley or Marlin more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Charley and Marlin mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Charley and Marlin boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.