Hiram vs Shade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiram

Boy #1,768 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"exalted brother"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew American Freemasonry tradition

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Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Hiram Rank #1,768

Shade Rank #5,590

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Hiram or Shade more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Shade mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin).

Are Hiram and Shade boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Shade is primarily a boy name.