Marlene vs Sharmon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sharmon

Boy #13,018 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a fertile plain, level country"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13,018
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shar, Harm

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Sharmon Rank #13,018

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #13018 for Sharmon.

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

Sharmon ___

  • Sharmon Lee
  • Sharmon James
  • Sharmon Wayne
  • Sharmon Antoine
  • Sharmon Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

If you choose Sharmon

Darnell Latoya Keion Shantel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Sharmon more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Sharmon at #13018 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Sharmon mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Sharmon means "a fertile plain, level country" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marlene and Sharmon boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Sharmon is primarily a boy name.

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