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Hiram vs Clair

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

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,659
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Clair Rank #4,659

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4659 for Clair.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Clair more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Clair mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Hiram and Clair boy or girl names?

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

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