Richard vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Marion Rank #1,863

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1863 for Marion.

Is Richard or Marion more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Richard and Marion mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Richard and Marion boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a girl name.