Marion vs Klay

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

Klay

Boy #2,112 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay, mortal man"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,112
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309
Klay Rank #2,112

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Klay more popular?

Klay is more popular, ranked #2112 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Klay mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Klay means "clay, mortal man" (Old English origin).

Are Marion and Klay boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Klay is primarily a boy name.

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