Marion vs Lex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

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Boy #2,214 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"defender of men (short for Alexander)"

Origin: Greek

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Marion Rank #2,309

Lex Rank #2,214

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marion or Lex more popular?

Lex is more popular, ranked #2214 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Lex mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Lex means "defender of men (short for Alexander)" (Greek origin).

Are Marion and Lex boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Lex is primarily a boy name.