Marlon vs Marley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

American French English Caribbean

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Boy #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

English American Jamaican

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Marley Rank #1,238

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1238 for Marley.

Is Marlon or Marley more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Marley at #1238 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Marley mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin).

Are Marlon and Marley boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Marley is primarily a boy name.