Lena vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

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Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lena Rank #263

Hiram Rank #1,768

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Is Lena or Hiram more popular?

Lena is more popular, ranked #263 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Lena and Hiram mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lena and Hiram boy or girl names?

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