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Hiram vs Boyd

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

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,215
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Boyd Rank #2,215

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Boyd more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Boyd mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin).

Are Hiram and Boyd boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Boyd is primarily a boy name.

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