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Hiram vs Lee

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

Lee

Boy #715 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"meadow, woodland clearing"

Origin: Old English leah

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese (as Li) Korean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#715
Total SSA Count
370
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Lee Rank #715

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Lee more popular?

Lee is more popular, ranked #715 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lee mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Lee means "meadow, woodland clearing" (Old English leah origin).

Are Hiram and Lee boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Lee is primarily a boy name.

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