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Hiram vs Kemp

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

Kemp

Boy #5,951 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tournament fighter, gladiator"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,951
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Kemp Rank #5,951

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5951 for Kemp.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Kemp more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Kemp at #5951 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Kemp mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Kemp means "tournament fighter, gladiator" (Old English origin).

Are Hiram and Kemp boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Kemp is primarily a boy name.

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