Marlin vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlin

Boy #1,945 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Marlin Rank #1,945

Marion Rank #2,309

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Marlin or Marion more popular?

Marlin is more popular, ranked #1945 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Marlin and Marion mean?

Marlin means "little hawk" (Germanic origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Marlin and Marion boy or girl names?

Marlin is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.