Ellene vs Marlys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellene

Girl #70,281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shining light, bright torch"

Origin: Greek helene

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#70,281
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ellie, Nell, Lenie

Playground Safety Score

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ellene Rank #70,281
Marlys Rank #39,128

Marlys is more popular, ranked #39128 vs #70281 for Ellene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ellene ___

  • Ellene Rose
  • Ellene Marie
  • Ellene Grace
  • Ellene Ann
  • Ellene Louise
  • Ellene Claire

Marlys ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ellene

Irene Lorraine Pauline Evelyn Dorothy

If you choose Marlys

Darlis Karlis Mervis Norris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellene or Marlys more popular?

Marlys is more popular, ranked #39128 compared to Ellene at #70281 in the United States.

What do Ellene and Marlys mean?

Ellene means "shining light, bright torch" (Greek helene origin). Marlys means "Famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Ellene and Marlys boy or girl names?

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

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