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Hiram vs Tess

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

Tess

Girl #1,774 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek therizo

Cultural Roots

English Irish American European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,774
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Tess Rank #1,774

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #1774 for Tess.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Tess more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Tess at #1774 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Tess mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Tess means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek therizo origin).

Are Hiram and Tess boy or girl names?

Hiram is primarily a boy name. Tess is primarily a girl name.

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