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Hiram vs Orion

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

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Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Orion Rank #326

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Orion more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Orion mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Orion boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Orion is primarily a boy name.

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