Marilyn vs Carlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marilyn

Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

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

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Girl #6,613 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

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Marilyn Rank #666

Carlyn Rank #6,613

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

Is Marilyn or Carlyn more popular?

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

What do Marilyn and Carlyn mean?

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

Are Marilyn and Carlyn boy or girl names?

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