Madeline vs Marley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#87
Total SSA Count
2,907
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddi, Maddie

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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

Madeline Rank #87
Marley Rank #287

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #287 for Marley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madeline ___

  • Madeline Rose
  • Madeline Grace
  • Madeline Claire
  • Madeline Elise
  • Madeline Jane
  • Madeline Louise

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 Madeline

Charlotte Eleanor Josephine Henry Oliver

If you choose Marley

Riley Harper Hadley Finley Sawyer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Marley more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Marley at #287 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Marley mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Marley means "pleasant wood; meadow near a lake" (Old English origin).

Are Madeline and Marley boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Marley is primarily a girl name.

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