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Irving vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American Jewish-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,618
Total SSA Count
105
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Irving Rank #1,618
Hiram Rank #1,768

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irving or Hiram more popular?

Irving is more popular, ranked #1618 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Irving and Hiram mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Hiram boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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