Danis vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danis

Boy #12,959 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Dionysus, follower of Zeus"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Slavic Danish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#12,959
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani

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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

Danis Rank #12,959
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #12959 for Danis.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danis ___

  • Danis Michael
  • Danis Alexander
  • Danis James
  • Danis Thomas
  • Danis Robert

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 Danis

Dennis Denis Marcus Elena Diana

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danis or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Danis at #12959 in the United States.

What do Danis and Marlene mean?

Danis means "of Dionysus, follower of Zeus" (Greek origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Danis and Marlene boy or girl names?

Danis is primarily a boy name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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