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Hiram vs Joy

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

Joy

Boy #4,996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great happiness, delight"

Origin: Old French joie via Latin gaudium

Cultural Roots

American English Christian Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,996
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Joy Rank #4,996

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4996 for Joy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Joy more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Joy at #4996 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Joy mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Joy means "great happiness, delight" (Old French joie via Latin gaudium origin).

Are Hiram and Joy boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Joy is primarily a boy name.

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