Marlene

Pronunciation: [ m-AHRL-een ]

Boy Name #12,864 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Marlene is a boy name, recorded for 7 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced m-AHRL-een.

Parents who love the name Marlene often also consider Mary, Margaret, Martha .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #12,864
Total SSA Count: 7

Alternative Spellings

Marlon #1088 Marley #1238 Marlo #1696 Marlin #1945 Marlow #2491 Marlowe #2781

Nicknames

Mar May Marie Marlie

Also a Girl Name

Marlene is also used as a girl name, ranked #1555.

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Similar Names

Mary Margaret Martha Maude Mabel Mattie Maggie Marie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Marlene

Is Marlene a boy or girl name?

Marlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #12864. As a girl name, it is ranked #1555. Marlene is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Marlene?

Marlene is pronounced m-AHRL-een.

How popular is the name Marlene?

Marlene is currently ranked #12864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Marlene?

Common nicknames for Marlene include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie.

Is Marlene a common or rare name?

Marlene is an uncommon name, ranked #12864 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Marlene

Marlene is a boy name .

Is Marlene a boy or girl name? Marlene is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #12,864 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,555. Marlene is more commonly used as a girl name.

Marlene is currently ranked #12,864 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Marlene include Mar, May, Marie, and Marlie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Marlene include Marlon, Marley, Marlo, Marlin, Marlow . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.