Danna vs Marlys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danna

Girl #306 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Arbiter, judge"

Cultural Roots

American Spanish Hebrew Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#306
Total SSA Count
1,002
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan, Dani, Annie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Danna Rank #306
Marlys Rank #39,128

Danna is more popular, ranked #306 vs #39128 for Marlys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danna ___

  • Danna Marie
  • Danna Grace
  • Danna Rose
  • Danna Lynn
  • Danna Elizabeth

Marlys ___

  • Marlys James
  • Marlys Eugene
  • Marlys Lee
  • Marlys Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danna

Marco Sofia Liana Carlos Lucia

If you choose Marlys

Darlis Karlis Mervis Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danna or Marlys more popular?

Danna is more popular, ranked #306 compared to Marlys at #39128 in the United States.

What do Danna and Marlys mean?

Danna means "Arbiter, judge". Marlys means "Famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Danna and Marlys boy or girl names?

Danna is primarily a girl name. Marlys is primarily a boy name.

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