Marion vs Maria

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

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Marion Rank #1,863

Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1863 for Marion.

Is Marion or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Marion and Maria mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marion and Maria boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a girl name. Maria is primarily a girl name.