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Hiram vs Max

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

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#175
Total SSA Count
2,120
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Max mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Hiram and Max boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.

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