Letty vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Letty

Girl #1,606 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"joy, happiness"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,606
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Let, Ley, Leie

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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

Letty Rank #1,606
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1606 for Letty.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Letty ___

  • Letty Mae
  • Letty Jane
  • Letty Rose
  • Letty Claire
  • Letty Ann
  • Letty Grace

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 Letty

Mamie Tilly Bertie Archie Edie

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Letty or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Letty at #1606 in the United States.

What do Letty and Marlene mean?

Letty means "joy, happiness" (Latin origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Letty and Marlene boy or girl names?

Letty is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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