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Hiram vs Hiro

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

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Hiro Rank #2,121

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Hiro more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Hiro mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Hiram and Hiro boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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