Marlene vs Stacy

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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Stacy

Girl #1,393 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resurrection, rising again"

Origin: Greek (anastasis)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,393
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Sta, Sty, Stie

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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Stacy Rank #1,393

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 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

Stacy ___

  • Stacy Marie
  • Stacy Lynn
  • Stacy Ann
  • Stacy Nicole
  • Stacy Renee
  • Stacy Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

If you choose Stacy

Tracy Penny Mandy Danny Casey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Stacy more popular?

Stacy is more popular, ranked #1393 compared to Marlene at #1555 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Stacy mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Stacy means "resurrection, rising again" (Greek (anastasis) origin).

Are Marlene and Stacy boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Stacy is primarily a girl name.

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