Earl vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Earl Rank #2,165

Marion Rank #2,309

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Earl or Marion more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Earl and Marion mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Earl and Marion boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.