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Hiram vs Phineas

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

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
114
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Phineas Rank #1,540

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Phineas more popular?

Phineas is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Phineas mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin).

Are Hiram and Phineas boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Phineas is primarily a boy name.

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