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Hiram vs Irving

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

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Irving Rank #1,618

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Irving more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Irving mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Hiram and Irving boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.

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