Broderick vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Broderick

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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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

✓ All Clear

Broderick Rank #2,392

Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2392 for Broderick.

Is Broderick or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Broderick at #2392 in the United States.

What do Broderick and Marion mean?

Broderick means "son of Roderick" (Welsh origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Broderick and Marion boy or girl names?

Broderick is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.