Marion vs Oswald

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 #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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Marion Rank #2,309

Oswald Rank #2,124

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marion or Oswald more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Oswald mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin).

Are Marion and Oswald boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Oswald is primarily a boy name.