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Hiram vs Maria

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

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Maria Rank #74

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Maria more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Maria mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Maria boy or girl names?

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

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