Marley Name Meaning
The name Marley comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Marley below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Marley Name Meaning
English (Modern)From a surname which was taken from a place name meaning either "pleasant wood", "boundary wood" or "marten wood" in Old English. A famous bearer of the surname was the Jamaican musician Bob Marley...
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