Kaycee 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

Kaycee Rank #1,381
Marlene Rank #1,555

Kaycee is more popular, ranked #1381 vs #1555 for Marlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kaycee ___

  • Kaycee Lynn
  • Kaycee Ann
  • Kaycee Marie
  • Kaycee Jo
  • Kaycee Lee
  • Kaycee Grace

Marlene ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kaycee

Kelsey Tyler Jordan Delaney Peyton

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kaycee or Marlene more popular?

Kaycee is more popular, ranked #1381 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Kaycee and Marlene mean?

Kaycee means "alert, watchful" (Irish Cathasach origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Kaycee and Marlene boy or girl names?

Kaycee is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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