Oswald vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oswald

Boy #2,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine power, God's rule"

Origin: Old English os weald

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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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Oswald Rank #2,124

Marion Rank #2,309

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 vs #2309 for Marion.

Is Oswald or Marion more popular?

Oswald is more popular, ranked #2124 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Oswald and Marion mean?

Oswald means "divine power, God's rule" (Old English os weald origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Oswald and Marion boy or girl names?

Oswald is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.