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Hiram vs Louis

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

Louis

Boy #236 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"famous warrior, renowned in battle"

Origin: Germanic/Frankish

Cultural Roots

French English German Spanish Belgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#236
Total SSA Count
1,503
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Louis Rank #236

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Louis more popular?

Louis is more popular, ranked #236 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Louis mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Louis means "famous warrior, renowned in battle" (Germanic/Frankish origin).

Are Hiram and Louis boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Louis is primarily a boy name.

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