Sasha vs Marius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sasha

Boy #2,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European French Western

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,344
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marius

Boy #2,422 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"male, virile"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Romanian Scandinavian French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,422
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sasha Rank #2,344
Marius Rank #2,422

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 vs #2422 for Marius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sasha or Marius more popular?

Sasha is more popular, ranked #2344 compared to Marius at #2422 in the United States.

What do Sasha and Marius mean?

Sasha means "defender of men" (Greek via Russian origin). Marius means "male, virile" (Latin origin).

Are Sasha and Marius boy or girl names?

Sasha is primarily a boy name. Marius is primarily a boy name.

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