Caterina vs Marleny

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marleny

Girl #4,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,142
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlen, Leny, Mari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caterina Rank #4,039
Marleny Rank #4,142

Caterina is more popular, ranked #4039 vs #4142 for Marleny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caterina ___

  • Caterina Rose
  • Caterina Marie
  • Caterina Sofia
  • Caterina Grace
  • Caterina Elena
  • Caterina Lucia

Marleny ___

  • Marleny Isabel
  • Marleny Sofia
  • Marleny Valentina
  • Marleny Grace
  • Marleny Rose
  • Marleny Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caterina

Lucia Isabella Lorenzo Marco Valentina

If you choose Marleny

Daniela Valeria Sebastian Mateo Isabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caterina or Marleny more popular?

Caterina is more popular, ranked #4039 compared to Marleny at #4142 in the United States.

What do Caterina and Marleny mean?

Caterina means "pure, unsullied" (Greek origin). Marleny means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Caterina and Marleny boy or girl names?

Caterina is primarily a girl name. Marleny is primarily a girl name.

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