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Forest vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Forest Rank #725
Hiram Rank #1,768

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forest or Hiram more popular?

Forest is more popular, ranked #725 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Forest and Hiram mean?

Forest means "of the forest; woodland" (Old French origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Forest and Hiram boy or girl names?

Forest is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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