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Clyde vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clyde

Boy #728 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the River Clyde"

Origin: Scottish Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#728
Total SSA Count
359
Syllables
1
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

Clyde Rank #728
Hiram Rank #1,768

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clyde or Hiram more popular?

Clyde is more popular, ranked #728 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Clyde and Hiram mean?

Clyde means "from the River Clyde" (Scottish Celtic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clyde and Hiram boy or girl names?

Clyde is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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