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Hiram vs Zelda

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

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Zelda Rank #745

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Zelda more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Zelda mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Zelda boy or girl names?

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

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