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Hiram vs Kyle

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

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Kyle

Boy #440 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait, channel"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (caol)

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#440
Total SSA Count
716
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Kyle Rank #440

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Kyle more popular?

Kyle is more popular, ranked #440 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Kyle mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Kyle means "narrow strait, channel" (Scottish Gaelic (caol) origin).

Are Hiram and Kyle boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Kyle is primarily a boy name.

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