Arlin vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlin

Boy #2,419 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Arlin Rank #2,419

Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2419 for Arlin.

Is Arlin or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Arlin at #2419 in the United States.

What do Arlin and Marion mean?

Arlin means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Arlin and Marion boy or girl names?

Arlin is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.