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Hiram vs Cyril

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

Cyril

Boy #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,001
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Cyril Rank #3,001

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Cyril more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Cyril mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Cyril boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.

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