Marion vs Marlin

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 #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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Marion Rank #2,309

Marlin Rank #1,945

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marion or Marlin more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Marlin mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin).

Are Marion and Marlin boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Marlin is primarily a boy name.