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Greta vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Greta Rank #856
Hiram Rank #1,768

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Greta or Hiram more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Greta and Hiram mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greta and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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