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Marion vs Larson

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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Larson

Boy #2,468 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Lars (son of Lawrence)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian Norwegian Swedish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,468
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309
Larson Rank #2,468

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2468 for Larson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Larson more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Larson at #2468 in the United States.

What do Marion and Larson mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Larson means "son of Lars (son of Lawrence)" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Marion and Larson boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Larson is primarily a boy name.

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