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Hiram vs Asa

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

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Asa Rank #475

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Asa more popular?

Asa is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Asa mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Asa boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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