Marietta vs Orion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marietta

Girl #4,585 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child, beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian French English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,585
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Mari, Etta, Ettie

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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ori, Rion

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Marietta Rank #4,585
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #4585 for Marietta.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marietta ___

  • Marietta Rose
  • Marietta Grace
  • Marietta Claire
  • Marietta Belle
  • Marietta Jane
  • Marietta Elise

Orion ___

  • Orion James
  • Orion Alexander
  • Orion Cole
  • Orion Blake
  • Orion Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marietta

Rosalind Henrietta Josephine Isadora Cordelia

If you choose Orion

Atlas Perseus Cassian Lyra Aurora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marietta or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Marietta at #4585 in the United States.

What do Marietta and Orion mean?

Marietta means "wished-for child, beloved" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Marietta and Orion boy or girl names?

Marietta is primarily a girl name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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