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Clifford vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Clifford Rank #1,343
Hiram Rank #1,768

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifford or Hiram more popular?

Clifford is more popular, ranked #1343 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Clifford and Hiram mean?

Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clifford and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clifford is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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