Marley

Marley is an English surname that has been adopted as a given name. It is derived from an Old English place name that means 'from the pleasant wood or meadow'.

The name is believed to have originated as a surname in reference to someone who lived near a meadow or pleasant wooded area. Over time, it transitioned from being a surname to being used as a first name.

Marley gained popularity as a given name, particularly for boys, in the late 20th century. This may have been influenced by the fame of the Jamaican singer Bob Marley, although the name itself predates the musician.

While originally an English name, Marley has been embraced globally and is used as a given name across various cultures and ethnicities.