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Harlow vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlow

Boy #1,249 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grey hill, army hill"

Origin: Old English har + hlaw

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,249
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Harlow Rank #1,249
Hiram Rank #1,768

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Harlow or Hiram more popular?

Harlow is more popular, ranked #1249 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Harlow and Hiram mean?

Harlow means "grey hill, army hill" (Old English har + hlaw origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harlow and Hiram boy or girl names?

Harlow is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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