Kim vs Marelyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kim

Girl #4,816 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Korean Vietnamese Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,816
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kimmy, Kimmie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kim Rank #4,816
Marelyn Rank #4,711

Marelyn is more popular, ranked #4711 vs #4816 for Kim.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kim ___

  • Kim Marie
  • Kim Anne
  • Kim Lee
  • Kim Jade
  • Kim Rose
  • Kim Grace

Marelyn ___

  • Marelyn Grace
  • Marelyn Anne
  • Marelyn Rose
  • Marelyn Jean
  • Marelyn Elizabeth
  • Marelyn Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kim

Kelly Karen Kevin Kyle Kari

If you choose Marelyn

Carolyn Madelyn Gwendolyn Arthur Devin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kim or Marelyn more popular?

Marelyn is more popular, ranked #4711 compared to Kim at #4816 in the United States.

What do Kim and Marelyn mean?

Kim means "short form of Kimberly; from Kimberley, South Africa" (English origin). Marelyn means "beloved lady, star of the sea" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Kim and Marelyn boy or girl names?

Kim is primarily a girl name. Marelyn is primarily a girl name.

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