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Hiram vs Luke

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

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

Cultural Roots

Greek English Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#34
Total SSA Count
7,039
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Luke mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Hiram and Luke boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.

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