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Hiram vs Irena

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

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Irena Rank #4,195

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4195 for Irena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Irena more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Irena mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Irena boy or girl names?

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

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