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Hiram vs Horace

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

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Horace Rank #5,423

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Horace more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Horace mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Hiram and Horace boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.

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