Marlene vs Samaria

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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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Samaria Rank #1,718

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1718 for Samaria.

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

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Samaria more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Samaria at #1718 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Samaria mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Marlene and Samaria boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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