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Emily vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French German Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25
Total SSA Count
5,955
Syllables
3
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

Emily Rank #25
Hiram Rank #1,768

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emily or Hiram more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Emily and Hiram mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emily and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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