Marlin vs Charley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Charley Rank #1,838

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

Is Marlin or Charley more popular?

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

What do Marlin and Charley mean?

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

Are Marlin and Charley boy or girl names?

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