Marion name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew and French
Usage: English, English, German, French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: m(a)-rion
Meaning: Bitter, As in a Bitterly Wanted Child and Rebellious
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What does Marion mean?

Used particulary in German, Swedish, French, Finnish, Danish, English and Norwegian durable and well-known, Marion is of French and Hebrew origin, a gender-neutral name, Marion means "Bitter, As in a Bitterly Wanted Child or Rebellious".

Marion is variation of admired and perpetual Mario. Mario is resulted from Marius. Mario is Italian and Spanish form of Marius. Also Mario is form of Marianus in Spanish and Italian languages.

Mario is also equivalent of Marius in Portuguese, Spanish and German languages. Mario is also Portuguese, Spanish and Italian equivalent of Mark. Mario means From the God Mars and King-ruler came from Latin.

Marion is derivation of Mary. Mary is English cognate of Maria. Also Mary is English equivalent of Maria. Mary means Princess of the Sea, Mother of Jesus Christ and Bitter came from Hebrew and Egyptian.

Marion is short version of Marie. Marie is form of noteworthy and all time favorite Maria. Marie is German and English cognate of Mary. Also Marie is equivalent of Maria in Norwegian and Danish languages.

Marie's meaning is Bitter and Myrrh and Ocean is rooted from Hebrew.. It is celebrated on August 15th.

How do I pronounce Marion?

The two syllabled name Marion is commonly pronounced as m(a)-rion.

Variants of Marion

Maria, Mariam, Mariamne, Mirjam, Mareon, Mario, Marius, Marianus, Mark, Demario, Damario, Marionne, Marian, Mary, Maryann, Marianne, Marie, Marea, Aaliyahmarie, Marieanna, Maaria, Marielle, Mai, Mara, Adamary, Marigrace

Names that rhyme with Marion

How popular is the name Marion?

Marion was a very popular name in United States. Over 260450 babies have been named Marion since 1880. When at its peak in 1922, the moniker grabbed the 42nd spot and 6046 baby girls were given the name.

After 278 years, the name has past its prime. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 50 baby names 14 times Also, Marion was a very popular name in France.

Over 124927 babies have been named Marion since 1908. When at its peak in 1992, it ranked 4th when 7113 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. However after 133 years, the name is on free fall on the charts.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 5 baby names 2 times

Marion used to be a common name in Belgium, first appeared in 1995 and over 2222 babies have been given the name in 24 years.

At its zenith in 2017,. However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 24 years. Marion is a familiar baby name in Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 and was able to reach the top 100 names.

In 2001, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 84 on girl names chart when 75 babies were given the name Marion. Over 825 babies in Switzerland have been named Marion.

Also, during its short run of just 4 years in New South Wales, it had made it to the top 100 names. In 1952, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 88 on girl names chart when 84 babies were given the name Marion.

Over 313 babies in New South Wales have been named Marion.

Marion is a unique baby name in Ireland, it has been in use since 1964 and was able to reach the top 200 names.

In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 125 on girl names chart when 50 babies were named Marion. Over 1051 babies in Ireland have been named Marion. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of use, it could not make it big.

Over 190 babies in England and Wales have been named Marion.

However things change on global perspective, Marion is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 400 have the name.

Also the baby name is popular in England, Kenya, Netherlands, Canada, Scotland, Uganda, Sierra Leone, Austria, Australia, Philippines and South Africa. As per our evaluation, over 850000 babies have been bestowed Marion around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181945751602133
20171907751543141
20161908761444158
20151887771510149
20141806821542141
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Marion in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands3021488082946
Finland000523

Numerological analysis of Marion

You are the most active, livingly human being in your surroundings. You are influential and use your influence to do great things. You want to help others and leave an impression. In fact, you are known as the original weirdo who creates cool stuff. You love life and life loves you. You will learn that nothing matters more than love and dreams in life. Since you trapped yourself inside rules, restrictions, religion, you've imprisoned your soul in one state.

Other names similar to Marion

  •  Eva - Mainstream Mainstream, Ever lasting and Admired unisex name Eva is used principally in Italian and Telugu has its origin in Hebrew, Old Greek and Germanic, Eva means "Breath of Life or Life". In 2018, prevalent Eva was the 75th most popular name on baby girl names chart in United States
  •  Lulu - Trendy and Evergreen girl name Lulu is of Old High German, Arabic and African-Swahili origin, Lulu means "Famous Warrior or Precious" is used majorly in Arabic, English and German
  •  Bob - Predominant and Perpetual Germanic and Old High German Bob bestowed upon both genders, meaning of Bob is "Glory or Brilliant, Bright Famous One or Bright" is used particulary in Danish and Finnish
  •  Natalia - Famed and Ever lasting unisex name Natalia means "Christmas Babies or Birthday", prevalently used in Marathi and Portuguese came from Latin
  •  Anthony - Lofty and Venerable unisex name Anthony is rooted from Greek and Latin majorly used in English, Danish and Norwegian languages, meaning of Anthony is "Praiseworthy or Invaluable"
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Middle names for Marion

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Famous people named Marion

  • Marion Rung, Finnish pop singer
  • Marion Elizabeth de Chastelain, was born in Freehold, New Jersey, USA
  • Marion Bloom, was H. L. Mencken's lover for much of the early twentieth century - eventually becoming close enough that they seriously considered marriage
  • Marion Bauer, American composer, teacher, writer
  • Marion Ettlinger, photographer specializing in author portraits
  • Marion Verbruggen, Dutch recorder player and teacher
  • Marion Delorme, French courtesan
  • Marion Freisler, wife of Roland Freisler
  • Marion Fraser, Scottish music educator
  • Marion Dönhoff, German journalist
  • Marion Bachrach, sister of John Abt and also a member of the Ware group
  • Marion Davis Berdecio, recruit of the Soviet intelligence in USA.
  • Marion Bromley, pioneer of the modern American tax resistance movement and a civil rights activist
  • Marion Fairfax, American screenwriter and playwright
  • Marion Rockefeller Weber, second eldest daughter of Laurance Spelman Rockefeller and Mary French and a fourth generation member of the Rockefeller family
  • Marion Eames, Welsh novelist writing mainly in Welsh
  • Marion Fairbanks,
  • Marion Montgomery, American poet, novelist, educator, and critic
  • Marion Biggs, United States Representative from Missouri
  • Marion Cannon, United States Representative from California
  • Marion Hammer, first female president of the National Rifle Association
  • Marion McKinley Bovard, first president of the University of Southern California
  • Marion Caspers-Merk, German politician and member of the SPD
  • Marion Mainwaring, American writer, translator, and critic
  • Marion Rice Hart, American sportswoman and writer
  • Marion Cohen,
  • Marion Montgomery, American jazz singer
  • Marion May Campbell, contemporary Australian novelist and academic
  • Marion Richardson, British educator and author of books on penmanship and handwriting
  • Marion Foale, English artist and fashion designer
  • Marion Trexler, American racecar driver
  • Marion Hargrove, American writer noted for the World War II bestselling book 'See Here
  • Marion V. Creekmore Jr., Marion Virgil Creekmore Jr
  • Marion True, former curator of antiquities for the J. Paul Getty Museum
  • Marion J. Levy Jr., Marion Joseph Levy Jr
  • Marion Welter, Luxembourgish singer
  • Marion Hood, English soprano
  • Marion Hellmann, retired German high jumper
  • Marion Yorck von Wartenburg, German jurist and judge
  • Marion Coyle, former member of the Provisional Irish Republican Army
  • Marion L. Starkey, American author of a number of history books including 'The Devil
  • Marion Bethune, U.S. Representative from Georgia
  • Marion E. Rhodes, U.S. Representative from Missouri
  • Marion Blank, Dr
  • Marion Tietz, former East German handball player
  • Marion E. Moodie, Canadian nurse and botanist
  • Marion Nestle, American academic
  • Marion Pardy, 37th Moderator of the United Church of Canada
  • Marion Francis Forst, American clergyman of the Roman Catholic Church
  • Marion Tinsley, American mathematician and checkers player
  • Marion Zimmer Bradley, American author of fantasy, historical fantasy, science fiction
  • Marion Jones, American former world champion track and field athlete and a former professional basketball player for Tulsa Shock

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