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Hiram vs Greta

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

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Greta mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Hiram and Greta boy or girl names?

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

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