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Gustav vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,344
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

Gustav Rank #3,344
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustav or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Hiram mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gustav and Hiram boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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