Marion vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marion

Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Marion Rank #1,863

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1863 for Marion.

Is Marion or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Marion and Richard mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Marion and Richard boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.