Marley

Marley Meaning & Origin

About Marley
The name Marley is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "mearth" or "mearc" which means "boundary" or "border." It can also be associated with the Old English word "mearg" meaning "fame" or "renown." Additionally, Marley is famously known as the surname of the main character in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol," Ebenezer Scrooge's deceased business partner, Jacob Marley. Overall, the name Marley is often associated with strength, boundaries, fame, and the enduring legacy of Dickens' character.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Marley are female.

Marley Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.49% over the past year.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
MRL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
MNA
πŸ”Š Soundex
M0640
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 R L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈmΙ‘rli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('MRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Marley in Braille

Here's how to represent Marley in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Marley in braille

How to Spell the Name Marley in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Marley using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Marley in sign language

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