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Mary vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
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

Mary Rank #132
Hiram Rank #1,768

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mary or Hiram more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Mary and Hiram mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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