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Hiram vs Jacobo

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

Jacobo

Boy #1,734 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew Ya'akov

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,734
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Jacobo Rank #1,734

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Jacobo more popular?

Jacobo is more popular, ranked #1734 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Jacobo mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Jacobo means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew Ya'akov origin).

Are Hiram and Jacobo boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Jacobo is primarily a boy name.

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