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Ellis vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#273
Total SSA Count
1,250
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

Ellis Rank #273
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ellis or Hiram more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Hiram mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellis and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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