Darlene vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

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Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

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Darlene Rank #1,803

Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1803 for Darlene.

Is Darlene or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Darlene at #1803 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Marlene mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Darlene and Marlene boy or girl names?

Darlene is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.