Marlon vs Barron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,016 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young warrior, free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Barron Rank #1,016

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Barron more popular?

Barron is more popular, ranked #1016 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Barron mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Barron means "young warrior, free man" (Germanic origin).

Are Marlon and Barron boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Barron is primarily a boy name.