Marley

English

"pleasant seaside meadow"

Marley Origin and Meaning

The name Marley is a boy's name of English origin meaning "pleasant seaside meadow".

Harley is a tough guy, while the rhyming Marley has a softer, gentler image. The name brings to mind reggae great Bob Marley, as well as the lovable dog from bestseller Marley and Me.

Marley is among the top unisex names in the US today.

Marley Rank in US Top 1000

# 942 in the US

Marley Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 700 on Nameberry

Popularity of the name Marley

• 942 US 2020
• 700 Nameberry 2025
• 212 Unique 2023
• 704 Future 2028
• 131 England 2023
• 83 Dogs 2022
• 84 Cats 2021

20 Names Similar to Marley

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Famous People Named Marley

• Bob Marley Jamaican singer/musician
• Marley Davey son of Aaron Davey

The name Marley in Pop Culture

• "Marley & Me " 2008 American film
• Jacob Marley the deceased former business partner of Ebenezer Scrooge who appears to him as a ghost in Dickens's "A Christmas Carol"
• Marley Rose character in English TV series "Waterloo Road"