Marion vs Nigel

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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Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309

Nigel Rank #2,190

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Nigel more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Nigel mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin).

Are Marion and Nigel boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Nigel is primarily a boy name.

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