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Gordon vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
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

Gordon Rank #1,090
Hiram Rank #1,768

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gordon or Hiram more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Hiram mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gordon and Hiram boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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