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Edson vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,835
Total SSA Count
88
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

Edson Rank #1,835
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edson or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Edson and Hiram mean?

Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edson and Hiram boy or girl names?

Edson is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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