Marley

Meaning of Marley

From the boundary meadow or lake

Marley has English roots — browse every English baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Marley

Marley has cooled off, slipping to #322 in 2025, down from a peak of #145 in 2008.

Marley as a boy's name

Marley is also used as a boy's name. From the boundary meadow, or pleasant seaside meadow.

Notable people named Marley

• Marley Shelton
  American actress
• Marley Eve
  Adult film actress
• Marley Dias
  American activist and writer
• Marley Ford
  American actress
• Marley Rose
  Singer and songwriter

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Questions about the name Marley

What does the name Marley mean?

Marley means from the boundary meadow or lake, and it comes from English origins.

Is Marley a boy's or a girl's name?

Marley is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Marley?

In 2025, Marley ranked #322 for girls, down from #287 the year before.

When was Marley most popular?

Marley peaked at #145 in 2008.