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Hiram vs Julian

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

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Julian Rank #30

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Julian more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Julian mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin).

Are Hiram and Julian boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Julian is primarily a boy name.

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