Lucius vs Marley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marley

Girl #287 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant wood; meadow near a lake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Jamaican

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,100
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lucius Rank #1,390
Marley Rank #287

Marley is more popular, ranked #287 vs #1390 for Lucius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lucius ___

  • Lucius James
  • Lucius Edward
  • Lucius Theodore
  • Lucius Augustus
  • Lucius Bartholomew
  • Lucius Henry

Marley ___

  • Marley Jane
  • Marley Grace
  • Marley Rose
  • Marley Kate
  • Marley Jean
  • Marley Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lucius

Atticus Julius Octavia Cecilia Cassius

If you choose Marley

Riley Harper Hadley Finley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucius or Marley more popular?

Marley is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Lucius at #1390 in the United States.

What do Lucius and Marley mean?

Lucius means "light, illumination" (Latin origin). Marley means "pleasant wood; meadow near a lake" (Old English origin).

Are Lucius and Marley boy or girl names?

Lucius is primarily a boy name. Marley is primarily a girl name.

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