Marion vs Patton

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Patton

Boy #2,307 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Patrick's town, fighter's settlement"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,307
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pat, Patt

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #1,863
Patton Rank #2,307

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #2307 for Patton.

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

Patton ___

  • Patton James
  • Patton Lee
  • Patton William
  • Patton George
  • Patton Allen
  • Patton Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

If you choose Patton

Parker Hudson Lincoln Hadley Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Patton more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Patton at #2307 in the United States.

What do Marion and Patton mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Patton means "Patrick's town, fighter's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Marion and Patton boy or girl names?

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

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