Fiona vs Mallory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fiona

Girl #406 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fair, white, pure"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Gaelic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#406
Total SSA Count
782
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fi, Fifi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Fiona Rank #406
Mallory Rank #412

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 vs #412 for Mallory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fiona ___

  • Fiona Rose
  • Fiona Grace
  • Fiona Claire
  • Fiona Jane
  • Fiona Maeve
  • Fiona Kate

Mallory ___

  • Mallory Jane
  • Mallory Kate
  • Mallory Anne
  • Mallory Grace
  • Mallory Claire
  • Mallory Faye

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fiona

Seamus Aoife Declan Siobhan Finley

If you choose Mallory

Courtney Whitney Kelsey Trevor Spencer

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fiona or Mallory more popular?

Fiona is more popular, ranked #406 compared to Mallory at #412 in the United States.

What do Fiona and Mallory mean?

Fiona means "fair, white, pure" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Mallory means "unfortunate, ill-omened" (Old French origin).

Are Fiona and Mallory boy or girl names?

Fiona is primarily a girl name. Mallory is primarily a girl name.

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