Saint vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saint

Boy #282 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

American Celebrity culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #282
Total SSA Count: 1,195
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

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Marion

Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,863
Total SSA Count: 107
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Marie Maria Miriam Muriel

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Popularity Comparison

Saint Rank #282

Marion Rank #1,863

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 vs #1863 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saint or Marion more popular?

Saint is more popular, ranked #282 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Saint and Marion mean?

Saint means "holy person; one recognized for virtue and closeness to God" (Latin via Old French origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Saint and Marion boy or girl names?

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

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