Macey vs Marlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Macey

Girl #1,417 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Massy (Norman town)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,417
Total SSA Count
157
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Mace

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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

Macey Rank #1,417
Marlene Rank #1,555

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 vs #1555 for Marlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Macey ___

  • Macey Grace
  • Macey Rose
  • Macey Elizabeth
  • Macey Nicole
  • Macey Ann
  • Macey Jean

Marlene ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Macey

Lacey Kasey Hadley Bailey Paisley

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Macey or Marlene more popular?

Macey is more popular, ranked #1417 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Macey and Marlene mean?

Macey means "from Massy (Norman town)" (Old French/Norman origin). Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin).

Are Macey and Marlene boy or girl names?

Macey is primarily a girl name. Marlene is primarily a girl name.

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