Iona vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

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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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Iona Rank #2,771

Hiram Rank #1,768

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

Is Iona or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Iona and Hiram mean?

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

Are Iona and Hiram boy or girl names?

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