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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

Girl #5,221 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"woodland clearing, meadow"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,221
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Lee Rank #5,221

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5221 for Lee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Lee more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Lee at #5221 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Lee mean?

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

Are Hiram and Lee boy or girl names?

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

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