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John vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
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

John Rank #21
Hiram Rank #1,768

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is John or Hiram more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do John and Hiram mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are John and Hiram boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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