Marlin vs Lemuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

English American

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Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish

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Marlin Rank #1,945

Lemuel Rank #2,131

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

Is Marlin or Lemuel more popular?

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

What do Marlin and Lemuel mean?

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

Are Marlin and Lemuel boy or girl names?

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