Marion vs Samaria

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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Samaria

Girl #1,718 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"watch mountain, guardian"

Origin: Hebrew Shomron

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,718
Total SSA Count
118
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sam, Sami, Mari

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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #1,863
Samaria Rank #1,718

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 vs #1863 for Marion.

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

Samaria ___

  • Samaria Grace
  • Samaria Joy
  • Samaria Faith
  • Samaria Hope
  • Samaria Rose
  • Samaria Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

If you choose Samaria

Judah Zion Caleb Seraphina Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Samaria more popular?

Samaria is more popular, ranked #1718 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Marion and Samaria mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Samaria means "watch mountain, guardian" (Hebrew Shomron origin).

Are Marion and Samaria boy or girl names?

Marion is primarily a girl name. Samaria is primarily a girl name.

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