Edith vs Marilyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edith

Girl #528 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prosperous in war"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Scandinavian American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#528
Total SSA Count
579
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Edie, Edi

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Marilyn

Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#666
Total SSA Count
432
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Lyn, Lynn

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Popularity Comparison

Edith Rank #528
Marilyn Rank #666

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 vs #666 for Marilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Edith ___

  • Edith Rose
  • Edith Mae
  • Edith Grace
  • Edith Pearl
  • Edith Jane
  • Edith Louise

Marilyn ___

  • Marilyn Jane
  • Marilyn Rose
  • Marilyn Grace
  • Marilyn Ann
  • Marilyn Claire
  • Marilyn Sue

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Edith

Arthur Florence Rupert Agnes Walter

If you choose Marilyn

Dorothy Patricia Beverly Richard James

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edith or Marilyn more popular?

Edith is more popular, ranked #528 compared to Marilyn at #666 in the United States.

What do Edith and Marilyn mean?

Edith means "prosperous in war" (Old English origin). Marilyn means "beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Edith and Marilyn boy or girl names?

Edith is primarily a girl name. Marilyn is primarily a girl name.

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