Agatha vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agatha

Girl #1,621 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"good, honorable, noble"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Polish Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,621
Total SSA Count
128
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aggie, Agga, Thea

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Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

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Popularity Comparison

Agatha Rank #1,621
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1621 for Agatha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Agatha ___

  • Agatha Rose
  • Agatha Mary
  • Agatha Clare
  • Agatha Louise
  • Agatha Victoria
  • Agatha Jane

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Agatha

Beatrice Harriet Josephine Edmund Percival

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agatha or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Agatha at #1621 in the United States.

What do Agatha and Marlene mean?

Agatha means "good, honorable, noble" (Greek origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Agatha and Marlene boy or girl names?

Agatha is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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