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Hiram vs Hilda

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

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,055
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Hilda Rank #3,055

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Hilda more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hilda mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Hilda boy or girl names?

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

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