Leighton vs Marlon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leighton

Girl #395 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement by the leek garden"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#395
Total SSA Count
797
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Leigh, Lee

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Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Leighton Rank #395
Marlon Rank #1,088

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Leighton ___

  • Leighton Rose
  • Leighton Grace
  • Leighton Marie
  • Leighton Anne
  • Leighton Jane
  • Leighton Elise

Marlon ___

  • Marlon James
  • Marlon Anthony
  • Marlon Xavier
  • Marlon Dean
  • Marlon Lee
  • Marlon Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Leighton

Peyton Parker Blake Harper Avery

If you choose Marlon

Leon Vivian Stella Cleo Rex

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Leighton or Marlon more popular?

Leighton is more popular, ranked #395 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Leighton and Marlon mean?

Leighton means "settlement by the leek garden" (Old English origin). Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin).

Are Leighton and Marlon boy or girl names?

Leighton is primarily a girl name. Marlon is primarily a boy name.

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