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Hiram vs Eber

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

Eber

Boy #4,732 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beyond, on the other side (of the river)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Spanish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,732
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Eber Rank #4,732

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4732 for Eber.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Eber more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Eber at #4732 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Eber mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Eber means "beyond, on the other side (of the river)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Eber boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Eber is primarily a boy name.

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