Hiram vs Iona

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Iona Rank #2,771

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Hiram or Iona more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Iona mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin).

Are Hiram and Iona boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Iona is primarily a girl name.