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Lea vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lea

Girl #834 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew Leah

Cultural Roots

French Italian Spanish German Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#834
Total SSA Count
324
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Lea Rank #834
Hiram Rank #1,768

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lea or Hiram more popular?

Lea is more popular, ranked #834 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Lea and Hiram mean?

Lea means "weary" (Hebrew Leah origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lea and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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