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Hiram vs Frederick

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

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#424
Total SSA Count
741
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Frederick Rank #424

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Frederick more popular?

Frederick is more popular, ranked #424 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Frederick mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Frederick boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.

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