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Hiram vs Theo

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

Theo

Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Australian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,494
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hiram Rank #1,768
Theo Rank #4,494

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #4494 for Theo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiram or Theo more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Hiram and Theo mean?

Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Hiram and Theo boy or girl names?

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

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