Marley
mar-lee
US Popularity:502
Origin:British
Meaning:Marshy meadow; pleasant wood; marten wood
Marley is a gender-neutral British name meaning “marshy meadow,” “pleasant wood,” or “marten wood.” It is derived from the Anglo-Saxon words mearth meaning “marten,” and leah meaning “wood clearing.” Marley is also thought to be a nickname from the Old English word myrig, meaning “pleasant,” a trait that will surely encourage a wonderfully endearing personality in baby.
Famous People Named Marley
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- Bob MarleyMusician
Marley Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Marley is currently #456 on The Bump
Boy:Marley is currently #332 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Marley is currently #268 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Marley is currently #502 in U.S. births
Boy:Marley is currently #2459 in U.S. births
Girl:Marley is currently #581 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#581
in 2022
- 108
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky
Behind the Name, Marley January 2022
Ancestry, Marley Family History
Online Etymology Dictionary, Marley
House of Names, Marley History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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