Gabriel vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabriel

Boy #43 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God"

Origin: Biblical

Cultural Roots

English French Spanish Italian Portuguese Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #43
Total SSA Count: 6,379
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Gabriel Rank #43

Hiram Rank #1,768

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabriel or Hiram more popular?

Gabriel is more popular, ranked #43 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Gabriel and Hiram mean?

Gabriel means "From Hebrew 'Gavriel'; the archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, Quran, and other religious texts as a messenger of God" (Biblical origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gabriel and Hiram boy or girl names?

Gabriel is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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