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Floyd vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Floyd

Boy #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,176
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
1
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

Floyd Rank #2,176
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Floyd or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Floyd and Hiram mean?

Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Floyd and Hiram boy or girl names?

Floyd is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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