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Norah vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,374
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

Norah Rank #223
Hiram Rank #1,768

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Norah or Hiram more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Norah and Hiram mean?

Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Norah and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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