Herbert vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Herbert Rank #2,474

Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Marion mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Herbert and Marion boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.