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Hiram vs Blake

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

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#265
Total SSA Count
1,311
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Blake Rank #265

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Blake more popular?

Blake is more popular, ranked #265 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Blake mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin).

Are Hiram and Blake boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Blake is primarily a boy name.

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