Maria vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Maria Rank #74

Marion Rank #1,863

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1863 for Marion.

Is Maria or Marion more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Maria and Marion mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Maria and Marion boy or girl names?

Maria is primarily a girl name. Marion is primarily a girl name.