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Hiram vs Joseph

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

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32
Total SSA Count
7,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Joseph Rank #32

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Joseph more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Joseph mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin).

Are Hiram and Joseph boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Joseph is primarily a boy name.

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