Levon vs Marlin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Levon

Boy #1,782 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion"

Origin: Armenian, from Greek leon

Cultural Roots

Armenian American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,782
Total SSA Count
92
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lev, Von

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Levon Rank #1,782
Marlin Rank #1,945

Levon is more popular, ranked #1782 vs #1945 for Marlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Levon ___

  • Levon James
  • Levon Michael
  • Levon John
  • Levon Alexander
  • Levon David
  • Levon Ray

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 Levon

Arlo Caspian Soren Lydia Nora

If you choose Marlin

Darla Nemo Wade Coral Brooks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Levon or Marlin more popular?

Levon is more popular, ranked #1782 compared to Marlin at #1945 in the United States.

What do Levon and Marlin mean?

Levon means "lion" (Armenian, from Greek leon origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Levon and Marlin boy or girl names?

Levon is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.

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