Miko vs Marion

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Miko

Boy #2,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shrine maiden (ceremonial)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Finnish Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,446
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Popularity Comparison

Miko Rank #2,446
Marion Rank #2,309

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 vs #2446 for Miko.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miko or Marion more popular?

Marion is more popular, ranked #2309 compared to Miko at #2446 in the United States.

What do Miko and Marion mean?

Miko means "shrine maiden (ceremonial)" (Japanese origin). Marion means "sea of bitterness, drop of the sea" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Miko and Marion boy or girl names?

Miko is primarily a boy name. Marion is primarily a boy name.

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