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Hiram vs Saul

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

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Spanish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#560
Total SSA Count
529
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Saul Rank #560

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Saul more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Saul mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Hiram and Saul boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.

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