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Hiram vs Simeon

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

Simeon

Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Greek Slavic Eastern Orthodox

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,142
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Simeon Rank #1,142

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Simeon more popular?

Simeon is more popular, ranked #1142 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Simeon mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiram and Simeon boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.

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