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Charlene vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charlene

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

Cultural Roots

French English South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,751
Total SSA Count
115
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Charlene Rank #1,751
Hiram Rank #1,768

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlene or Hiram more popular?

Charlene is more popular, ranked #1751 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Charlene and Hiram mean?

Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charlene and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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