Barnes vs Marlee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barnes

Boy #7,718 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"near the barns, barn keeper"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#7,718
Total SSA Count
11
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barney

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Popularity Comparison

Barnes Rank #7,718
Marlee Rank #509

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 vs #7718 for Barnes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barnes ___

  • Barnes Cole
  • Barnes Reid
  • Barnes James
  • Barnes Henry
  • Barnes Oliver
  • Barnes Rhett

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Barnes

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If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barnes or Marlee more popular?

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Barnes at #7718 in the United States.

What do Barnes and Marlee mean?

Barnes means "near the barns, barn keeper" (Old English origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Barnes and Marlee boy or girl names?

Barnes is primarily a boy name. Marlee is primarily a girl name.

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