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Hiram vs Myron

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

Myron

Boy #1,695 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"myrrh, fragrant oil"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,695
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Myron Rank #1,695

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Myron more popular?

Myron is more popular, ranked #1695 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Myron mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Myron means "myrrh, fragrant oil" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Myron boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Myron is primarily a boy name.

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