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Hiram vs Ervin

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

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Ervin Rank #1,939

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Ervin more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ervin mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Hiram and Ervin boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ervin is primarily a boy name.

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