Elena vs Marlys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elena

Girl #45 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Bright, shining light; torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Russian Romanian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#45
Total SSA Count
4,567
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Ella, Lena

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Marlys

Boy #39,128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#39,128
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar

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Popularity Comparison

Elena Rank #45
Marlys Rank #39,128

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 vs #39128 for Marlys.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elena ___

  • Elena Rose
  • Elena Grace
  • Elena Marie
  • Elena Sofia
  • Elena Claire
  • Elena Louise

Marlys ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elena

Sofia Isabella Catalina Marco Mateo

If you choose Marlys

Darlis Karlis Mervis Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elena or Marlys more popular?

Elena is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Marlys at #39128 in the United States.

What do Elena and Marlys mean?

Elena means "Bright, shining light; torch" (Greek origin). Marlys means "Famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Elena and Marlys boy or girl names?

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

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