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Hiram vs Edgar

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

Edgar

Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Latin American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#49,197
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Edgar Rank #49,197

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Edgar more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Edgar mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Edgar means "fortunate warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Edgar boy or girl names?

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

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