Lark vs Marlena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlena

Girl #3,537 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitter sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Polish Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,537
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lark Rank #3,541
Marlena Rank #3,537

Marlena is more popular, ranked #3537 vs #3541 for Lark.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lark ___

  • Lark Rose
  • Lark Wren
  • Lark Fern
  • Lark June
  • Lark Skye
  • Lark Mae

Marlena ___

  • Marlena Rose
  • Marlena Grace
  • Marlena Claire
  • Marlena Elise
  • Marlena Joy
  • Marlena Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lark

Wren Finch Robin Sparrow Fern

If you choose Marlena

Greta Ingrid Helga Lena Ilse

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lark or Marlena more popular?

Marlena is more popular, ranked #3537 compared to Lark at #3541 in the United States.

What do Lark and Marlena mean?

Lark means "songbird, one who sings joyfully" (Old English origin). Marlena means "drop of the sea, bitter sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lark and Marlena boy or girl names?

Lark is primarily a girl name. Marlena is primarily a girl name.

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