Katarina vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Katarina Rank #1,743
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1743 for Katarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katarina ___

  • Katarina Maria
  • Katarina Helena
  • Katarina Anna
  • Katarina Rose
  • Katarina Sofia
  • Katarina Elise

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katarina

Nikolai Stefan Elsa Astrid Dominik

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katarina or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Katarina at #1743 in the United States.

What do Katarina and Marlene mean?

Katarina means "pure" (Greek origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Katarina and Marlene boy or girl names?

Katarina is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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