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Asher vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asher

Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate, prosperous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#20
Total SSA Count
8,123
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Asher Rank #20
Hiram Rank #1,768

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asher or Hiram more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Asher and Hiram mean?

Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asher and Hiram boy or girl names?

Asher is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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