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Hiram vs Nora

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

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22
Total SSA Count
6,128
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Nora mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Hiram and Nora boy or girl names?

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

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