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Hiram vs Dan

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

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Dan Rank #1,931

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Dan more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Dan mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Dan boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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