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Ivan vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivan

Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Croatian Spanish Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#153
Total SSA Count
2,340
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

Ivan Rank #153
Hiram Rank #1,768

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ivan or Hiram more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Ivan and Hiram mean?

Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivan and Hiram boy or girl names?

Ivan is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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