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Colin vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Colin

Boy #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English Irish Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#335
Total SSA Count
1,035
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

Colin Rank #335
Hiram Rank #1,768

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Colin or Hiram more popular?

Colin is more popular, ranked #335 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Colin and Hiram mean?

Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Colin and Hiram boy or girl names?

Colin is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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