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Edgar vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edgar

Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#460
Total SSA Count
679
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

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Popularity Comparison

Edgar Rank #460
Hiram Rank #1,768

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edgar or Hiram more popular?

Edgar is more popular, ranked #460 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Edgar and Hiram mean?

Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edgar and Hiram boy or girl names?

Edgar is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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