Marion vs Callister

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

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Boy #43,579 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Gaelic

Scottish Manx Irish

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Marion Rank #2,309

Callister Rank #43,579

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #43579 for Callister.

Is Marion or Callister more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Callister at #43579 in the United States.

What do Marion and Callister mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Callister means "defender of men" (Greek via Gaelic origin).

Are Marion and Callister boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Callister is primarily a boy name.