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Ethan vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#19
Total SSA Count
8,170
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

Ethan Rank #19
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ethan or Hiram more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Hiram mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethan and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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