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Marion vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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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

Popularity Comparison

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marion or Hiram more popular?

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

What do Marion and Hiram mean?

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

Are Marion and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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