Hiram vs Selma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Girl #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Selma Rank #2,770

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Hiram or Selma more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Selma mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Hiram and Selma boy or girl names?

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