Martha vs Marlyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Martha

Girl #667 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

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Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

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Martha Rank #667

Marlyn Rank #6,350

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

Is Martha or Marlyn more popular?

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

What do Martha and Marlyn mean?

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

Are Martha and Marlyn boy or girl names?

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