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Hiram vs Fanny

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

Fanny

Girl #5,174 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"free one"

Origin: Latin Franciscus

Cultural Roots

English French Swedish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,174
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

25 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Fanny Rank #5,174

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5174 for Fanny.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Fanny more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Fanny at #5174 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Fanny mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Fanny means "free one" (Latin Franciscus origin).

Are Hiram and Fanny boy or girl names?

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

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