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Zelda vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zelda

Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#745
Total SSA Count
376
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

Zelda Rank #745
Hiram Rank #1,768

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zelda or Hiram more popular?

Zelda is more popular, ranked #745 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Zelda and Hiram mean?

Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zelda and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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