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Marion vs Skye

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Skye

Boy #2,268 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Isle of Skye, Scotland"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,268
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #2,309
Skye Rank #2,268

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Skye more popular?

Skye is more popular, ranked #2268 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marion and Skye mean?

Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin). Skye means "Isle of Skye, Scotland" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Marion and Skye boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a boy name. Skye is primarily a boy name.

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