Marion vs Elder

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 #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Marion Rank #2,309

Elder Rank #2,412

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Marion or Elder more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Marion and Elder mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin).

Are Marion and Elder boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Elder is primarily a boy name.