Marilyn vs Skye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marilyn

Girl #666 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#666
Total SSA Count
432
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mari, Lyn, Lynn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marilyn Rank #666
Skye Rank #480

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 vs #666 for Marilyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marilyn ___

  • Marilyn Jane
  • Marilyn Rose
  • Marilyn Grace
  • Marilyn Ann
  • Marilyn Claire
  • Marilyn Sue

Skye ___

  • Skye Rose
  • Skye Elise
  • Skye Aurora
  • Skye Josephine
  • Skye Miriam
  • Skye Blue

Sibling Name Ideas

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Finn Rory Luna Bodhi River

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marilyn or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #480 compared to Marilyn at #666 in the United States.

What do Marilyn and Skye mean?

Marilyn means "beloved, wished-for child (from Hebrew Miriam via Mary)" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Skye means "sky, cloud island" (Old Norse origin).

Are Marilyn and Skye boy or girl names?

Marilyn is primarily a girl name. Skye is primarily a girl name.

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