Hemen vs Marlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlen

Girl #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hemen Rank #3,380
Marlen Rank #3,538

Hemen is more popular, ranked #3380 vs #3538 for Marlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hemen ___

  • Hemen Grace
  • Hemen Marie
  • Hemen Rose
  • Hemen Faith
  • Hemen Hope

Marlen ___

  • Marlen Rose
  • Marlen Elise
  • Marlen Grace
  • Marlen Louise
  • Marlen Joy
  • Marlen Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hemen

Selam Dawit Miriam Solomon Bethel

If you choose Marlen

Greta Helga Ingrid Dietmar Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hemen or Marlen more popular?

Hemen is more popular, ranked #3380 compared to Marlen at #3538 in the United States.

What do Hemen and Marlen mean?

Hemen means "golden" (Amharic origin). Marlen means "drop of the sea, bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hemen and Marlen boy or girl names?

Hemen is primarily a girl name. Marlen is primarily a girl name.

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