Marley

Meaning: pleasant wood (traditional) · Origin: English · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

An English surname from a place name, traditionally explained as 'pleasant wood'. Bob Marley's fame made it widely known.

Nicknames

Mar, Lee

Variants & related names

Marlee, Marleigh

Marley name art

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FAQ

What does the name Marley mean?

Marley means “pleasant wood (traditional)”. It comes from English.

Is Marley a popular name?

Yes — Marley has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Marley?

Mar, Lee.

What are other forms of Marley?

Marlee, Marleigh.

Similar names

Josie · Paige · Samantha · Mae · Pearl · Winter

More: names starting with M · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.