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Joanna vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Joanna Rank #329
Hiram Rank #1,768

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Hiram more popular?

Joanna is more popular, ranked #329 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Hiram mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joanna and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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