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Hiram vs Norah

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

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Norah Rank #223

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Norah more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Norah mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Hiram and Norah boy or girl names?

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

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