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Dan vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
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

Dan Rank #1,931
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dan or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Hiram mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Hiram boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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