Marlene vs Mylee

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlene

Girl #1,555 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (via Maria)

Cultural Roots

German French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,555
Total SSA Count
137
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marle, Lena, Marli

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Mylee

Girl #1,512 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiley, cheerful one"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,512
Total SSA Count
143
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
My, Lee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Mylee Rank #1,512

Mylee is more popular, ranked #1512 vs #1555 for Marlene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlene ___

  • Marlene Grace
  • Marlene Louise
  • Marlene Anne
  • Marlene Claire
  • Marlene Rose
  • Marlene Jane

Mylee ___

  • Mylee Grace
  • Mylee Rose
  • Mylee Ann
  • Mylee Jo
  • Mylee Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Mylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Mylee more popular?

Mylee is more popular, ranked #1512 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Mylee mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Mylee means "smiley, cheerful one" (English origin).

Are Marlene and Mylee boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Mylee is primarily a girl name.

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