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Hiram vs Elma

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

Elma

Girl #4,584 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"apple"

Origin: Turkish/Bosnian

Cultural Roots

German Turkish Bosnian English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,584
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Elma Rank #4,584

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4584 for Elma.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Elma more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Elma at #4584 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Elma mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Elma means "apple" (Turkish/Bosnian origin).

Are Hiram and Elma boy or girl names?

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

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