Marlene vs Venus

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marlene Rank #1,555
Venus Rank #1,727

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 vs #1727 for Venus.

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

Venus ___

  • Venus Marie
  • Venus Grace
  • Venus Rose
  • Venus Serena
  • Venus Diana
  • Venus Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Marlene

Ingrid Gertrude Hildegard Claus Heinrich

If you choose Venus

Serena Apollo Diana Athena Iris

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlene or Venus more popular?

Marlene is more popular, ranked #1555 compared to Venus at #1727 in the United States.

What do Marlene and Venus mean?

Marlene means "wished-for child" (Hebrew (via Maria) origin). Venus means "love, desire, beauty" (Latin origin).

Are Marlene and Venus boy or girl names?

Marlene is primarily a girl name. Venus is primarily a girl name.

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