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Hiram vs Hans

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

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Hans Rank #1,325

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Hans more popular?

Hans is more popular, ranked #1325 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hans mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin).

Are Hiram and Hans boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hans is primarily a boy name.

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