Marlyn vs Meade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlyn

Girl #6,350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake"

Origin: Hebrew/Welsh

Cultural Roots

English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,350
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, Lynn, Marlie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marlyn Rank #6,350
Meade Rank #33,150

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 vs #33150 for Meade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marlyn ___

  • Marlyn Rose
  • Marlyn Grace
  • Marlyn Jean
  • Marlyn Anne
  • Marlyn Claire
  • Marlyn Jane

Meade ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marlyn

Donna Linda Beverly Gary Roger

If you choose Meade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlyn or Meade more popular?

Marlyn is more popular, ranked #6350 compared to Meade at #33150 in the United States.

What do Marlyn and Meade mean?

Marlyn means "beloved lake; sea of bitterness + lake" (Hebrew/Welsh origin).

Are Marlyn and Meade boy or girl names?

Marlyn is primarily a girl name. Meade is primarily a girl name.

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