Hiram vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Barbara Rank #860

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Hiram or Barbara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Barbara mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Hiram and Barbara boy or girl names?

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