Lenna vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lenna

Girl #1,605 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"light, bright"

Origin: Greek (via Helena)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,605
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Len, Leni

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Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

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Popularity Comparison

Lenna Rank #1,605
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1605 for Lenna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lenna ___

  • Lenna Grace
  • Lenna Mae
  • Lenna Rose
  • Lenna Claire
  • Lenna Jane
  • Lenna Violet

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lenna

Clara Marta Felix Otto Elsa

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenna or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Lenna at #1605 in the United States.

What do Lenna and Marlene mean?

Lenna means "light, bright" (Greek (via Helena) origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Lenna and Marlene boy or girl names?

Lenna is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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