Marlee vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlee

Girl #509 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasant meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#509
Total SSA Count
602
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mar, Lee

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Marlee Rank #509
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #509 for Marlee.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlee ___

  • Marlee Grace
  • Marlee Rose
  • Marlee Jane
  • Marlee Ann
  • Marlee Faith
  • Marlee Joy

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlee or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Marlee at #509 in the United States.

What do Marlee and Olivia mean?

Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Marlee and Olivia boy or girl names?

Marlee is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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