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Hiram vs Avery

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

Avery

Girl #31 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of elves"

Origin: Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#31
Total SSA Count
5,632
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Avery Rank #31

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Avery more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Avery mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Avery means "ruler of elves" (Old English Aelfric via Norman French Aubery origin).

Are Hiram and Avery boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Avery is primarily a girl name.

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