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Hiram vs Raul

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

Raul

Boy #610 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wolf counsel, wise advisor"

Origin: Old Norse via Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#610
Total SSA Count
466
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Raul Rank #610

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Raul more popular?

Raul is more popular, ranked #610 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Raul mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Raul means "wolf counsel, wise advisor" (Old Norse via Spanish origin).

Are Hiram and Raul boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Raul is primarily a boy name.

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