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Hiram vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Adam mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Hiram and Adam boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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