Monroe vs Marley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #1,238 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"boundary wood"

Origin: Old English

English American Jamaican

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Monroe Rank #1,282

Marley Rank #1,238

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Marley more popular?

Marley is more popular, ranked #1238 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Marley mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marley means "boundary wood" (Old English origin).

Are Monroe and Marley boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Marley is primarily a boy name.