Marion vs Earl

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 #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Marion Rank #2,309

Earl Rank #2,165

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marion or Earl more popular?

Earl is more popular, ranked #2165 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Earl mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Marion and Earl boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.