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Hiram vs Josef

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

Josef

Boy #2,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Czech Austrian Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,292
Total SSA Count
62
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Josef Rank #2,292

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #2292 for Josef.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Josef more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Josef at #2292 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Josef mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Josef means "God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Josef boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Josef is primarily a boy name.

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