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Maria vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maria

Girl #74 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"drop of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese German Polish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#74
Total SSA Count
3,105
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

Maria Rank #74
Hiram Rank #1,768

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maria or Hiram more popular?

Maria is more popular, ranked #74 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Maria and Hiram mean?

Maria means "drop of the sea" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maria and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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