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Marrion

♂ Boy

Pronounced MARE-ee-un /ˈmɛr.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: Marrion is a double-r spelling of Marion, originally a French diminutive of Marie — a name whose own meaning is debated ('beloved', 'bitter', 'drop of the sea'). It also became an English surname and, in America, a boys' name: John Wayne was born Marion Morrison.Low

In 30 seconds: Marrion spells Marion — a French pet form of Marie, long used for boys in America too (said 'MARE-ee-un').
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Origin LowFrench, English
MeaningMarrion is a double-r spelling of Marion, originally a French diminutive of Marie — a name whose own meaning is debated ('beloved', 'bitter', 'drop of the sea'). It also became an English surname and, in America, a boys' name: John Wayne was born Marion Morrison.
U.S. rank (2024)#13463 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 620

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200918812024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Marrion spells Marion, first a medieval French pet form of Marie, whose own meaning has never been settled. It became an English surname, and in America a boys' name of real standing — General Francis Marion, the 'Swamp Fox' of the Revolution, and the actor born Marion Morrison, better known as John Wayne. The name is given to both, which we note (said 'MARE-ee-un').

It is very rare in the U.S. today. Rare, historic, and softly grand.

Did you know? John Wayne's real name was Marion Morrison, and General Francis Marion was the Revolution's 'Swamp Fox' — Marion has an American boys' history as well as a French girls' one, which we note.
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Marrion — Spelling of Marion < French diminutive of Marie; American boys' use noted

Variations

MarionMaryonMarrian

Nicknames

MarRion

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Marrion mean?

Marrion spells Marion, a French pet form of Marie — whose own meaning is debated. It also became an English surname and an American boys' name.

How do you pronounce Marrion?

It's said MARE-ee-un /ˈmɛr.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Marrion a boy or girl name?

Marrion is used here as a boy's name; Marion has a long history for both boys and girls, which we note.

How popular is Marrion?

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

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