Marion vs Darnell

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 #2,331 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hidden nook, secret alcove"

Origin: Old French

English African American

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Marion Rank #2,309

Darnell Rank #2,331

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2331 for Darnell.

Is Marion or Darnell more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Darnell at #2331 in the United States.

What do Marion and Darnell mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Darnell means "hidden nook, secret alcove" (Old French origin).

Are Marion and Darnell boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Darnell is primarily a boy name.