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Ignatius vs Hiram

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

Popularity Comparison

Ignatius Rank #1,736
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ignatius or Hiram more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ignatius and Hiram mean?

Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ignatius and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ignatius is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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