Dublin vs Hiraeth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiraeth

Boy #14,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist"

Origin: Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away)

Cultural Roots

Welsh British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,537
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hir

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Popularity Comparison

Dublin Rank #14,676
Hiraeth Rank #14,537

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 vs #14676 for Dublin.

Popularity Over Time

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Middle Name Pairings

Dublin ___

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Hiraeth ___

  • Hiraeth Owen
  • Hiraeth Rhys
  • Hiraeth Emrys
  • Hiraeth Gethin
  • Hiraeth Lloyd

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dublin or Hiraeth more popular?

Hiraeth is more popular, ranked #14537 compared to Dublin at #14676 in the United States.

What do Dublin and Hiraeth mean?

Hiraeth means "a deep, grief-tinged longing for home, the past, or a place that may not exist" (Welsh (hir = long + aeth = grief/went away) origin).

Are Dublin and Hiraeth boy or girl names?

Dublin is primarily a boy name. Hiraeth is primarily a boy name.

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