Lemuel vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Lemuel Rank #2,131

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Is Lemuel or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Marlin mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Lemuel and Marlin boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.