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Marion vs Floyd

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,309
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309
Floyd Rank #2,176

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Floyd more popular?

Floyd is more popular, ranked #2176 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Floyd mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Marion and Floyd boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.

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