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Marley

MAR-lee

Popularity

#287

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

English

Total Births

37,307

Peak Year

#2,650 in 2008

First Recorded

1914

Style

Modern & Trendy, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

An English surname derived from a place name meaning 'pleasant wood'.

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Gender Split

Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bob Marley

    Legendary Jamaican singer, songwriter, and musician.

  • Marley Shelton

    American actress.

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

FriendlyCreativeFree-spiritedPeaceful

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