Marion vs Gideon

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 #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Marion Rank #2,309

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marion or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Gideon mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marion and Gideon boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.