Alyce vs Marlena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alyce

Girl #3,524 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble kind"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English French Medieval European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,524
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aly, Ally

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Marlena

Girl #3,537 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitter sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Polish Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

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Popularity Comparison

Alyce Rank #3,524
Marlena Rank #3,537

Alyce is more popular, ranked #3524 vs #3537 for Marlena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alyce ___

  • Alyce Marie
  • Alyce Jane
  • Alyce Louise
  • Alyce Grace
  • Alyce Frances
  • Alyce Pearl

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Alyce

Edmund Cora Lewis Elsie Jasper

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alyce or Marlena more popular?

Alyce is more popular, ranked #3524 compared to Marlena at #3537 in the United States.

What do Alyce and Marlena mean?

Alyce means "noble, of noble kind" (Germanic origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alyce and Marlena boy or girl names?

Alyce is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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