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Hiram vs Dara

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

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dara mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Dara boy or girl names?

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

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