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Hiram vs Clare

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

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Irish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,771
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Clare Rank #27,771

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #27771 for Clare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Clare more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Clare mean?

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

Are Hiram and Clare boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Clare is primarily a boy name.

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