Marion - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Marion \m(a)-rion\, also used as boy's name Marion, is of French origin. Variant of Mary (Latin) "star of the sea". This form was changed into Marian when introduced to Britain in the Middle Ages, but revived in the 19th century. Track celebrity Marion Jones.

Marion has 3 variant forms: Marian, Maryon and Maryonn.

Baby names that sound like Marion are Marien, Marin and Marinn.

Marion is a very popular female first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Marion. Compare Marion with related baby names.