Marly vs Spike

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Spike

Boy #30,390 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Sharp point, nail"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30,390
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Spi, Spy, Spie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marly Rank #3,582
Spike Rank #30,390

Marly is more popular, ranked #3582 vs #30390 for Spike.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marly ___

  • Marly Grace
  • Marly Rose
  • Marly Jane
  • Marly Claire
  • Marly Anne
  • Marly Kate

Spike ___

  • Spike James
  • Spike Lee
  • Spike David

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marly

Harley Finley Riley Bowie Lena

If you choose Spike

Rex Blaze Colt

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marly or Spike more popular?

Marly is more popular, ranked #3582 compared to Spike at #30390 in the United States.

What do Marly and Spike mean?

Marly means "lake clearing" (Old English origin). Spike means "Sharp point, nail" (Old Norse/Old English origin).

Are Marly and Spike boy or girl names?

Marly is primarily a girl name. Spike is primarily a boy name.

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