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Hiram vs Joanna

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

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Joanna Rank #329

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Joanna more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Joanna mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Joanna boy or girl names?

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

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