Marlin vs Duane

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #2,090 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Duane Rank #2,090

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2090 for Duane.

Is Marlin or Duane more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Duane at #2090 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Duane mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Duane means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlin and Duane boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Duane is primarily a boy name.