Cross vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cross

Boy #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English 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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Cross Rank #2,439

Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Cross or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Cross and Marion mean?

Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Cross and Marion boy or girl names?

Cross is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.