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Hiram vs Seth

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

Seth

Boy #559 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"appointed, placed by God"

Origin: Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת)

Cultural Roots

English American Biblical Egyptian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#559
Total SSA Count
530
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Seth Rank #559

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Seth more popular?

Seth is more popular, ranked #559 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Seth mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Seth means "appointed, placed by God" (Hebrew Shet (שֵׁת) origin).

Are Hiram and Seth boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Seth is primarily a boy name.

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