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Janie vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janie

Girl #1,540 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,540
Total SSA Count
138
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Janie Rank #1,540
Hiram Rank #1,768

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janie or Hiram more popular?

Janie is more popular, ranked #1540 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Janie and Hiram mean?

Janie means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (Yochanan via Latin Johanna) origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Janie and Hiram boy or girl names?

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

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