Imelda vs Marlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mel, Elda, Immy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Marlen Rank #3,538

Marlen is more popular, ranked #3538 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imelda ___

  • Imelda Grace
  • Imelda Rose
  • Imelda Maria
  • Imelda Louise
  • Imelda Claire
  • Imelda Sofia

Marlen ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Imelda

Matilda Isolde Rosario Catalina Rodrigo

If you choose Marlen

Greta Helga Ingrid Dietmar Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Marlen more popular?

Marlen is more popular, ranked #3538 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Marlen mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Marlen means "drop of the sea, bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imelda and Marlen boy or girl names?

Imelda is primarily a girl name. Marlen is primarily a girl name.

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