Kendra vs Marlee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kendra

Girl #687 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"royal power, wise ruler"

Origin: English/Welsh

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#687
Total SSA Count
412
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kendra Rank #687
Marlee Rank #509

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 vs #687 for Kendra.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kendra ___

  • Kendra Marie
  • Kendra Lynn
  • Kendra Nicole
  • Kendra Renee
  • Kendra Grace
  • Kendra Joy

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kendra

Brittany Tiffany Devon Jordan Tyler

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kendra or Marlee more popular?

Marlee is more popular, ranked #509 compared to Kendra at #687 in the United States.

What do Kendra and Marlee mean?

Kendra means "royal power, wise ruler" (English/Welsh origin). Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin).

Are Kendra and Marlee boy or girl names?

Kendra is primarily a girl name. Marlee is primarily a girl name.

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