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Dorothea vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Dorothea Rank #2,064
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2064 for Dorothea.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dorothea or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dorothea at #2064 in the United States.

What do Dorothea and Hiram mean?

Dorothea means "gift of God" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dorothea and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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