Lois vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lois

Girl #1,692 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"superior, more desirable"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,692
Total SSA Count
120
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lo

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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

Lois Rank #1,692
Marlene Rank #1,555

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1692 for Lois.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lois ___

  • Lois Marie
  • Lois Anne
  • Lois Jean
  • Lois Ellen
  • Lois Claire

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 Lois

Clark Nora Helen Dorothy Rex

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lois or Marlene more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Lois at #1692 in the United States.

What do Lois and Marlene mean?

Lois means "superior, more desirable" (Greek origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Lois and Marlene boy or girl names?

Lois is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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