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Hiram vs Ross

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

Ross

Boy #1,362 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"headland, promontory"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,362
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Ross Rank #1,362

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Ross more popular?

Ross is more popular, ranked #1362 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Ross mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Ross means "headland, promontory" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Hiram and Ross boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Ross is primarily a boy name.

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