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Hiram vs Marcus

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

Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Marcus mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Marcus boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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