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Marcion

♂ Boy

Pronounced MAR-see-un /ˈmɑr.si.ən/Medium

Meaning: A Latin/Greek name in the Marcus family (tied to Mars, god of war): 'of Mars; little Marcus.' Best known from Marcion of Sinope, a second-century Christian teacher; we note the historical figure neutrally.Low

In 30 seconds: A Marcus-family name: Marcion means 'of Mars; little Marcus' (said 'MAR-see-un'). Also an early church figure, we note.
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Origin LowLatin, Greek
MeaningA Latin/Greek name in the Marcus family (tied to Mars, god of war): 'of Mars; little Marcus.' Best known from Marcion of Sinope, a second-century Christian teacher; we note the historical figure neutrally.
U.S. rank (2024)#11800 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Marcion is a Latin/Greek name from the Marcus line, tied to Mars: 'of Mars; little Marcus.' It is most familiar from Marcion of Sinope, an early Christian teacher, which we note. Rare as a given name today (said 'MAR-see-un').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Rare, classical, and historically resonant.

Did you know? Marcion belongs to the Marcus family, tied to Mars — and it recalls Marcion of Sinope, an influential second-century Christian teacher, which we note neutrally (said 'MAR-see-un').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Marcion — Marcus-family; Marcion of Sinope, early Christian teacher

Variations

MarcianMarcianusMarcio

Nicknames

MarcCio

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marcion mean?

Marcion belongs to the Marcus family, tied to Mars: 'of Mars; little Marcus.' It also recalls Marcion of Sinope, an early Christian teacher, which we note.

How do you pronounce Marcion?

It's said MAR-see-un /ˈmɑr.si.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marcion a boy or girl name?

Marcion is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Marcion?

Marcion is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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