Marion vs Mervin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Mervin

Boy #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,414
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Merv

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #1,863
Mervin Rank #2,414

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Marion ___

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

Mervin ___

  • Mervin Earl
  • Mervin Dale
  • Mervin Wayne
  • Mervin Glen
  • Mervin Roy
  • Mervin Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

If you choose Mervin

Marvin Melvin Virgil Edna Mabel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Mervin more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Marion and Mervin mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Marion and Mervin boy or girl names?

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

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