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Julian vs Hiram

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Julian

Boy #30 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"youthful, downy-bearded"

Origin: Latin Julius family name

Cultural Roots

Latin English German Spanish French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
7,368
Syllables
3
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

Julian Rank #30
Hiram Rank #1,768

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 vs #1768 for Hiram.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Julian or Hiram more popular?

Julian is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Hiram at #1768 in the United States.

What do Julian and Hiram mean?

Julian means "youthful, downy-bearded" (Latin Julius family name origin). Hiram means "exalted brother" (Hebrew origin).

Are Julian and Hiram boy or girl names?

Julian is primarily a boy name. Hiram is primarily a boy name.

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