Marlee vs Serena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serena

Girl #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquil, serene, clear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian Spanish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
938
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Seri, Rena, Ser

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marlee Rank #509
Serena Rank #332

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 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

Serena ___

  • Serena Rose
  • Serena Grace
  • Serena Joy
  • Serena Marie
  • Serena Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlee

Brody Grayson Jaxon Paisley Kinsley

If you choose Serena

Venus Valentina Sebastian Julian Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlee or Serena more popular?

Serena is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marlee at #509 in the United States.

What do Marlee and Serena mean?

Marlee means "pleasant meadow" (Old English origin). Serena means "tranquil, serene, clear" (Latin origin).

Are Marlee and Serena boy or girl names?

Marlee is primarily a girl name. Serena is primarily a girl name.

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