Marlon vs Darien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Darien Rank #1,254

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Marlon or Darien more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Darien mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are Marlon and Darien boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.