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Hiram vs Imelda

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

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Imelda Rank #3,675

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Imelda more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Imelda mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Imelda boy or girl names?

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

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