Marlyn vs Martha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlyn

Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

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Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

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Marlyn Rank #6,350

Martha Rank #667

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 vs #6350 for Marlyn.

Is Marlyn or Martha more popular?

Martha is more popular, ranked #667 compared to Marlyn at #6350 in the United States.

What do Marlyn and Martha mean?

Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin). Martha means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Marlyn and Martha boy or girl names?

Marlyn is primarily a girl name. Martha is primarily a girl name.