Mariam vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

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Girl #1,863 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via French

French English American Belgian

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Mariam Rank #492

Marion Rank #1,863

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 vs #1863 for Marion.

Is Mariam or Marion more popular?

Mariam is more popular, ranked #492 compared to Marion at #1863 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Marion mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Marion means "beloved" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Mariam and Marion boy or girl names?

Mariam is primarily a girl name. Marion is primarily a girl name.