Marion vs Cross

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 #2,439 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"crossroads, cross"

Origin: Old English/Norse

English American

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Marion Rank #2,309

Cross Rank #2,439

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2439 for Cross.

Is Marion or Cross more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Cross at #2439 in the United States.

What do Marion and Cross mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Cross means "crossroads, cross" (Old English/Norse origin).

Are Marion and Cross boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Cross is primarily a boy name.