US Popularity:519
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 Marley
    Musician

Common Nicknames for Marley

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How Popular Is The Name Marley?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Marley is currently #537 on The Bump
Boy:Marley is currently #313 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Marley is currently #377 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Marley is currently #519 in U.S. births
Boy:Marley is currently #1212 in U.S. births
Girl:Marley is currently #283 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
Gender:
Girl
#283
in 2023
- 7
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
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