Magaly vs Marlen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magaly

Girl #3,497 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of Magdala, watchtower"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Latin American Provençal

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,497
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maga, Maggie, Gali

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Marlen

Girl #3,538 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea, bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Czech Slovak

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,538
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlee, Lena, Marla

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Popularity Comparison

Magaly Rank #3,497
Marlen Rank #3,538

Magaly is more popular, ranked #3497 vs #3538 for Marlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Magaly ___

  • Magaly Rose
  • Magaly Elena
  • Magaly Sofia
  • Magaly Isabel
  • Magaly Carmen

Marlen ___

  • Marlen Rose
  • Marlen Elise
  • Marlen Grace
  • Marlen Louise
  • Marlen Joy
  • Marlen Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Magaly

Isabella Valentina Diego Carlos Lucia

If you choose Marlen

Greta Helga Ingrid Dietmar Klaus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Magaly or Marlen more popular?

Magaly is more popular, ranked #3497 compared to Marlen at #3538 in the United States.

What do Magaly and Marlen mean?

Magaly means "of Magdala, watchtower" (Hebrew origin). Marlen means "drop of the sea, bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Magaly and Marlen boy or girl names?

Magaly is primarily a girl name. Marlen is primarily a girl name.

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