Marlon vs Davion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American French English Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,088
Total SSA Count
200
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Davion

Boy #1,240 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved (from David)"

Origin: Hebrew via American coinage

Cultural Roots

American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,240
Total SSA Count
161
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Marlon Rank #1,088
Davion Rank #1,240

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 vs #1240 for Davion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marlon or Davion more popular?

Marlon is more popular, ranked #1088 compared to Davion at #1240 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Davion mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Davion means "beloved (from David)" (Hebrew via American coinage origin).

Are Marlon and Davion boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Davion is primarily a boy name.

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