Marlon vs Rodney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Rodney Rank #1,086

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Rodney more popular?

Rodney is more popular, ranked #1086 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Rodney mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin).

Are Marlon and Rodney boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Rodney is primarily a boy name.