Nigel vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nigel

Boy #2,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"champion (from Old Irish Niall)"

Origin: Old Irish via Norman Latin

Cultural Roots

English British Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,190
Total SSA Count: 66
Syllables: 2
Formality: Formal

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Finan Marion Cael Johnnie

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Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,309
Total SSA Count: 61
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nigel Rank #2,190

Marion Rank #2,309

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nigel or Marion more popular?

Nigel is more popular, ranked #2190 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Nigel and Marion mean?

Nigel means "champion (from Old Irish Niall)" (Old Irish via Norman Latin origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Nigel and Marion boy or girl names?

Nigel is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.

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