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Imelda vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imelda

Girl #3,675 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"powerful in battle, mighty warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Filipino Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,675
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Imelda Rank #3,675
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3675 for Imelda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imelda or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Imelda at #3675 in the United States.

What do Imelda and Hiram mean?

Imelda means "powerful in battle, mighty warrior" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Imelda and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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