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Hiram vs Lara

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

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Lara Rank #740

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Lara more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lara mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Lara boy or girl names?

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

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