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Ellie vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
6,306
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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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

Ellie Rank #21
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellie or Hiram more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Hiram mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellie and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ellie is primarily a girl name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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