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Horace vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Horace

Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

Cultural Roots

English American European Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,423
Total SSA Count
18
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Horace Rank #5,423
Hiram Rank #1,768

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 vs #5423 for Horace.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Horace or Hiram more popular?

Hiram is more popular, ranked #1768 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Horace and Hiram mean?

Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Horace and Hiram boy or girl names?

Horace is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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