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Hiram vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,768
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Marion

Boy #2,309 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness, drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French English American Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,309
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Marion Rank #2,309

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2309 for Marion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Marion more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Marion at #2309 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Marion mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Hiram and Marion boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.

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