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Hiram vs Dora

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

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Dora Rank #2,603

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2603 for Dora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Dora more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dora mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Dora boy or girl names?

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

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