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Hiram vs Lea

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

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Lea Rank #834

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Lea more popular?

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lea mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin).

Are Hiram and Lea boy or girl names?

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

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