Marion vs Broderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #2,392 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Roderick"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh Irish English American

8 High Risk

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Marion Rank #2,309

Broderick Rank #2,392

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

Is Marion or Broderick more popular?

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

What do Marion and Broderick mean?

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

Are Marion and Broderick boy or girl names?

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