US Popularity Rank: 1749

Origin: British

Meaning: Pleasant wood, boundary wood; Marten; Pleasant

Marleigh is a gender-neutral Old English name meaning “pleasant wood” or “boundary wood.” It is a variant of Marley, which comes from the Old English words mearth, meaning “marten,” and leah, meaning “wood.” A marten is a bushy-tailed, weasel-like animal that is clever and patient in nature—an endearing kindred spirit for baby. It is also believed that Marley was a nickname originating from the Old English myrig, which means “pleasant,” a characteristic that will be sure to inspire a delightful personality in baby.