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Helene vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Helene

Girl #3,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, bright shining light"

Origin: Greek 'helenē'

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian Greek English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Helene Rank #3,800
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3800 for Helene.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Helene or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Helene at #3800 in the United States.

What do Helene and Hiram mean?

Helene means "torch, bright shining light" (Greek 'helenē' origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Helene and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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