Marion vs Sheila

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 #2,010 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"heavenly"

Origin: Irish (via Síle)

Irish Australian English American

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Marion Rank #1,863

Sheila Rank #2,010

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #2010 for Sheila.

Is Marion or Sheila more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Sheila at #2010 in the United States.

What do Marion and Sheila mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Sheila means "heavenly" (Irish (via Síle) origin).

Are Marion and Sheila boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a girl name. Sheila is primarily a girl name.