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Hiram vs Janie

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

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Janie Rank #1,540

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Janie more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Janie mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin).

Are Hiram and Janie boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Janie is primarily a girl name.

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