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Hiram vs Arik

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

Arik

Boy #3,318 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Israeli Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,318
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Arik Rank #3,318

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3318 for Arik.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Arik more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Arik at #3318 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Arik mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Arik means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Arik boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Arik is primarily a boy name.

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