Marleny vs Nico

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marleny

Girl #4,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"star of the sea, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Hispanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,142
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Marlen, Leny, Mari

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Nico

Boy #212 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Spanish Greek American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#212
Total SSA Count
1,678
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marleny Rank #4,142
Nico Rank #212

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 vs #4142 for Marleny.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marleny ___

  • Marleny Isabel
  • Marleny Sofia
  • Marleny Valentina
  • Marleny Grace
  • Marleny Rose
  • Marleny Elena

Nico ___

  • Nico James
  • Nico Alexander
  • Nico Thomas
  • Nico Rafael
  • Nico Luca
  • Nico Mateo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marleny

Daniela Valeria Sebastian Mateo Isabella

If you choose Nico

Leo Luca Marco Sofia Mia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marleny or Nico more popular?

Nico is more popular, ranked #212 compared to Marleny at #4142 in the United States.

What do Marleny and Nico mean?

Marleny means "star of the sea, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Nico means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Marleny and Nico boy or girl names?

Marleny is primarily a girl name. Nico is primarily a boy name.

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