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Ezra vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ezra

Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#13
Total SSA Count
8,774
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

Ezra Rank #13
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ezra or Hiram more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ezra and Hiram mean?

Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ezra and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ezra is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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