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Glen vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Glen

Boy #2,326 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow valley, mountain valley"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,326
Total SSA Count
61
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

Glen Rank #2,326
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2326 for Glen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Glen or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Glen at #2326 in the United States.

What do Glen and Hiram mean?

Glen means "narrow valley, mountain valley" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Glen and Hiram boy or girl names?

Glen is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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