Marion vs Tai

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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Tai

Boy #2,404 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, supreme, exalted"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Vietnamese Thai Welsh American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,404
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Marion Rank #1,863
Tai Rank #2,404

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 vs #2404 for Tai.

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

Tai ___

  • Tai James
  • Tai Lee
  • Tai Michael
  • Tai Ryan
  • Tai Alexander
  • Tai Jordan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Marion

Julian Clement Genevieve Sylvie Pascal

If you choose Tai

Kai Mei Zara Kira Jax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Tai more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #1863 compared to Tai at #2404 in the United States.

What do Marion and Tai mean?

Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin). Tai means "great, supreme, exalted" (Chinese origin).

Are Marion and Tai boy or girl names?

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

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