Marjorie vs Waverly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marjorie

Girl #822 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#822
Total SSA Count
334
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marge, Margie, Madge

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Waverly

Girl #916 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"meadow of quivering aspens"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#916
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wave, Wavie, Avery

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Popularity Comparison

Marjorie Rank #822
Waverly Rank #916

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 vs #916 for Waverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marjorie ___

  • Marjorie Anne
  • Marjorie Louise
  • Marjorie Claire
  • Marjorie Jane
  • Marjorie Rose
  • Marjorie Ellen

Waverly ___

  • Waverly Rose
  • Waverly June
  • Waverly Claire
  • Waverly Jade
  • Waverly Faith
  • Waverly Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marjorie

Theodore Dorothy Walter Agnes Harold

If you choose Waverly

Hadley Finley Emerson Hollis Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marjorie or Waverly more popular?

Marjorie is more popular, ranked #822 compared to Waverly at #916 in the United States.

What do Marjorie and Waverly mean?

Marjorie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Waverly means "meadow of quivering aspens" (Old English origin).

Are Marjorie and Waverly boy or girl names?

Marjorie is primarily a girl name. Waverly is primarily a girl name.

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