Barbara vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Barbara Rank #860

Hiram Rank #1,768

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Barbara or Hiram more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Hiram mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Hiram boy or girl names?

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