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Hiram vs Arch

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

Arch

Boy #3,224 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"truly brave, genuinely bold"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,224
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Arch Rank #3,224

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3224 for Arch.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Arch more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Arch at #3224 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Arch mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Arch means "truly brave, genuinely bold" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Arch boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Arch is primarily a boy name.

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