Lysander vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lysander

Boy #2,200 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"liberator of men; freer of man"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

English Literary Classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,200
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ly, Sandy, Zander

Playground Safety Score

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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
Nicknames
Mari, Mari, Rion

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lysander Rank #2,200
Marion Rank #1,863

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #2200 for Lysander.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lysander ___

  • Lysander James
  • Lysander Hugh
  • Lysander Arthur
  • Lysander Edmund
  • Lysander William
  • Lysander Theodore

Marion ___

  • Marion Claire
  • Marion Louise
  • Marion Grace
  • Marion Rose
  • Marion Elise
  • Marion Jane

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Lysander

Leander Araminta Cassius Evangeline Ptolemy

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lysander or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Lysander at #2200 in the United States.

What do Lysander and Marion mean?

Lysander means "liberator of men; freer of man" (Ancient Greek origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Lysander and Marion boy or girl names?

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

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