Marlene vs Raine

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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Raine

Girl #1,448 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"queen"

Origin: French reine

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,448
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Ray, Raie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Raine Rank #1,448

Raine is more popular, ranked #1448 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

Raine ___

  • Raine Elise
  • Raine Marie
  • Raine Sophie
  • Raine Celeste
  • Raine Grace
  • Raine Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Raine more popular?

Raine is more popular, ranked #1448 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Raine mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Raine means "queen" (French reine origin).

Are Marlene and Raine boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Raine is primarily a girl name.

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