Amelia vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Marlene Rank #1,555

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1555 for Marlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

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 Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Marlene more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Marlene mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Amelia and Marlene boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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