Marion vs Lathan

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

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Nolen Larson Bayron Estevan

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Lathan

Boy #2,198 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dweller at the barn"

Origin: Old Norse/Old English (via surname)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,198
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309

Lathan Rank #2,198

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Lathan more popular?

Lathan is more popular, ranked #2198 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Lathan mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Lathan means "dweller at the barn" (Old Norse/Old English (via surname) origin).

Are Marion and Lathan boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Lathan is primarily a boy name.

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