Lemuel vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lemuel

Boy #2,131 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,131
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Lem, Lemmy

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Popularity Comparison

Lemuel Rank #2,131
Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2131 for Lemuel.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lemuel ___

  • Lemuel James
  • Lemuel John
  • Lemuel David
  • Lemuel Thomas
  • Lemuel Paul
  • Lemuel Nathan

Marlin ___

  • Marlin James
  • Marlin Lee
  • Marlin Scott
  • Marlin Wayne
  • Marlin Ray
  • Marlin Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lemuel

Samuel Ezekiel Ezra Naomi Ruth

If you choose Marlin

Darla Nemo Wade Coral Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lemuel or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Lemuel at #2131 in the United States.

What do Lemuel and Marlin mean?

Lemuel means "belonging to God" (Hebrew origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Lemuel and Marlin boy or girl names?

Lemuel is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.

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